Tense moments were experienced on Monday, November 9, at Roland-Garros Airport, located on the French island of La Reunion, when a man starred in a violent assault against workers linked to Air Austral.
The incident occurred when the individual presented himself at the billing counter with the intention to board a flight to Dzaoudzi, in Mayotte, without having an air ticket.
After receiving a negative from staff, the man reacted violently and assaulted workers who were in the area.
* According to information disseminated by the airline, two employees of its Réunion Air Assistance branch were attacked and an Air Austral worker who intervened to help was injured in one arm.
Border Patrol rushed to the scene and were able to apprehend the suspect as he tried to escape. The moment of the speech was recorded on video.
According to news reports, the detainee had previously been incarcerated in Majicavo Prison in Mayotte, before being transferred to La Reunion. This background has not been officially confirmed.
Air Austral condemned the incident and announced the enablement of psychological assistance for affected employees.
