A 17-year-old boy was left at the entrance of a hospital emergency department in Besançon with serious injuries from a knife, L'Est Républicain reports. The teenager was abandoned in front of the urgent care entrance, according to the French regional newspaper.
The incident occurred in Besançon, a city in eastern France, and was reported by L'Est Républicain on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The victim was described as being in a grave condition after suffering wounds from a bladed weapon.
The available account does not specify who left the teenager at the hospital, where the stabbing is believed to have taken place, or whether any suspects have been identified. No information was provided about the boy's current medical status beyond the initial description of his injuries as serious.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear based on the reporting available. L'Est Républicain did not indicate whether an investigation has been opened or whether authorities have made any arrests in connection with the case.
Further details are expected as local authorities in Besançon continue to look into the incident.