Moselle, France: Stabbing incident at Sarreguemines subcontractor

An 18-year-old temporary worker stabbed a 21-year-old colleague multiple times at Altires, a storage subcontractor for the Continental plant in Sarreguemines, Moselle. The incident occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, following a dispute between the two employees.

According to the Sarreguemines public prosecutor, Olivier Glady, the suspect was taken into custody for attempted murder. Surveillance footage and witnesses captured the altercation, which included a pursuit within the company premises. The victim received five knife wounds and was transported to Robert Pax Hospital for treatment.

The suspect has admitted to the facts, claiming he acted in response to what he described as constant mockery and a form of workplace harassment from the victim. The assailant has no prior criminal record.