On Friday, October 9, an incident took place during the afternoon at the walk of building A in the Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone prison. According to a statement from the Ufap Unsa Justice union, a fight broke out between two inmates. The situation escalated to the point where guards had to intervene to stop the confrontation. During the incident, an officer attempted to prevent one of the inmates from returning to the walk and restarting the altercation. In the process, the officer struggled with the inmate and unintentionally struck her in the face, the union reported. The impact caused the officer’s glasses to fly off, and she also reported experiencing pain in the area around her eyes. The incident highlights the challenges faced by prison staff in managing conflicts among inmates. Such situations can quickly become unpredictable and dangerous, requiring immediate action to maintain order and safety within the facility. Prison officials have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, and no charges have been filed against the officer. The Ufap Unsa Justice union is calling for a thorough investigation to ensure that such incidents are properly addressed and that staff are adequately supported in their roles.