Prison Officer Held Hostage, Threatened with Death in Réau

A prison officer at Réau prison in Seine-et-Marne was briefly taken hostage and threatened with death on Tuesday, May 11, 2025, around 4 p.m. The incident occurred during a visit to the prison's visiting room. The aggressor, the brother of an inmate with 44 prior offenses, became enraged after the visit and prevented the prisoner's return to his cell. He held the officer for a short time, uttering death threats. The prison director's swift intervention restored calm. The inmate's mother fainted and was taken to the hospital. The aggressor was arrested and charged with repeated death threats and intimidation of a public official. The incident highlights concerns about the safety of prison staff and the need for enhanced security measures.