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Teen Violence Erupts on RER E Train

Published: 2024-11-04

A violent altercation involving minors erupted on the RER E train at Ozoir-la-Ferrière station in Seine-et-Marne on Monday, November 4th.

The clash, which occurred around 8 a.

m.

, left four teenagers injured, two of them seriously.

The victims, aged 16 and 17, were attacked with various weapons, including a hatchet, as they were on their way to school.

One suffered a severed hand, while another sustained a head injury.

The main suspect, also 16, was arrested at his home, and a hatchet was seized during a search.

Authorities believe the incident is linked to gang rivalry rather than drug trafficking.

The investigation is ongoing, with increased patrols on the RER E line to ensure commuter safety.