Toulouse Stabbing: Man Sentenced After Brutal Assault Over Stolen Scooter

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A 21-year-old Tunisian man, Houssem, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a brutal stabbing that nearly killed a man named Mohamed in Toulouse, France. The incident, which occurred in mid-April 2025, stemmed from a dispute over a stolen electric scooter and resulted in severe injuries to the victim.

Victim Found in Critical Condition After Toulouse Assault

On April 17, 2025, a Toulouse Métropole agent discovered Mohamed lying face down in a pool of blood in a channel in the minimes district of toulouse [3]. The agent, who was inspecting the area before garbage collectors arrived, initially believed Mohamed was dead. The agent immediately called for help, actions that were credited with saving Mohamed’s life.

mohamed spent two days in critical condition due to a stab wound that severed his femoral artery, causing significant blood loss. Along with the artery wound, the attacker slashed Mohamed’s cheek “from mouth to ear,” leaving a permanent scar. He was given 15 days of legal inability following the attack.

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