# A prison officer assaulted by an inmate at Saint-Denis prison

> A prison officer was assaulted by an inmate suffering from psychiatric disorders before being subdued. The incident revives the debate over the incarceration of people with mental health issues.

**In brief**: Security event (severity: low) in Saint-Denis (La Réunion), first detected on 27 October 2026 at 14:28. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 27 October 2026 at 14:28.

- Category: Security
- Severity: Low
- Place: Saint-Denis — La Réunion
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 14:28
- Updated: 27 October 2026 at 14:28
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1889-a-prison-officer-assaulted-by-an-inmate-at-saint-denis-prison

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Un surveillant agressé par un détenu souffrant de problèmes psychiatriques au centre pénitentiaire de Saint-Denis](https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/reunion/un-surveillant-agresse-par-un-detenu-souffrant-de-problemes-psychiatriques-au-centre-penitentiaire-de-saint-denis-1752153.html) — La 1ère (Outre-mer), 27 October 2026 at 14:28

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Cite as: Acturadar, “A prison officer assaulted by an inmate at Saint-Denis prison”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/1889-a-prison-officer-assaulted-by-an-inmate-at-saint-denis-prison
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