Two men face trial in Le Mans

Two men, aged 21 and 32, appeared before the correctional court in Le Mans on Friday, October 30, 2026. They were being tried for assaulting another detainee at Croisettes prison.

Incident occurred in August 2025

The alleged assault took place in August of the previous year, according to court documents. The men were incarcerated at Croisettes prison at the time of the incident.

Defendants admit to assault

During the trial, the two men admitted to assaulting another detainee. They did not contest the charges brought against them.

Term "pointer" used in prison context

The victim of the assault was referred to as a "pointer" in the proceedings. This term is part of prison jargon and typically refers to someone being prosecuted or convicted for sexual offenses.