Incident at tram stop

The events occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, around 4:05 p.m., at the Polygone tram stop on Charles de Gaulle Boulevard. A dispute between a man and transport controllers from the Keolis network led to a physical altercation.

Alleged assault by passenger

According to the controllers' statements to the police, the man initially pushed them and then struck one of them in the face with his head. The dispute was related to the transport ticket, with the victim alleging the man had not paid for his fare.

Injuries and hospitalization

The first victim filed a complaint and explained to the investigators that the 23-year-old man had attempted to flee by pushing her. His colleague then intervened and received a head blow, after which he was taken to the University Hospital Center in Besançon.

Suspect arrested and denied involvement

The suspect was arrested on the spot and placed in custody. After being questioned by the investigators, he did not admit to the alleged acts and stated that he had been assaulted by the controllers.

Custody ends and future court date

The custody of the 23-year-old man ended on Thursday, October 22, 2026. According to the information provided by the police, he will have to appear before the judiciary on May 24, 2027, as part of a summons by a judicial police officer.