A man from Anjou, Isère, has been brought before the justice system in connection with violent acts against his partner and the setting of fire to their home. According to the prosecutor's office in Vienne, the man was arrested and imprisoned after allegedly using a weapon to assault his partner on Sunday, September 6. Firefighters intervened to rescue him from the fire he set in their home. His wife, who was shocked by the incident, was taken into care and hospitalized. The man claims he remembers nothing of the events. The man was presented to the prosecutor on Tuesday and is scheduled to appear on November 4 for a deferred hearing. He faces charges related to intentional violence that caused his partner a temporary work interruption of more than eight days. The assault allegedly occurred while he was intoxicated and in a state of recidivism, meaning he has a history of similar offenses. He will also be charged with the destruction of his home by fire and for threatening his brother-in-law with an airsoft pistol, a type of toy gun that can fire plastic pellets. The prosecutor's office has requested a psychiatric examination of the man before the hearing. This is to assess his mental state and determine whether it played a role in the incidents. While in custody, the man continues to claim he remembers nothing about the events that led to the violence and the fire. This case highlights the serious nature of domestic violence and the potential consequences of such actions, including legal and psychological repercussions. The justice system will determine the outcome of the hearing, which will take place in November.