Violent incident reported in Valras

On Monday evening, October 26, gendarmes in Valras were called to a residence where a violent altercation was taking place between four individuals.

Residents and guests involved

The home was occupied by a couple, aged 61 and 58, who were hosting two friends: a father and his 35-year-old son. The cause of the dispute is still unknown.

Hunting knife used in attack

During the altercation, the 61-year-old man used a hunting knife to strike his 35-year-old guest multiple times in the chest and hand.

Wife cleans and hides the weapon

The man’s wife reportedly cleaned the knife and concealed it in a laundry basket. She later returned the knife to her husband.

Prosecutor details events

According to Arnaud Faugère, the prosecutor of Béziers, the wife cleaned the weapon before hiding it in the laundry basket and then called for help.

Initial and retracted statements

When the gendarmes arrived, they initially heard from the victim’s father, who claimed to be the perpetrator. However, he later retracted his statements after being placed under custody.