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Staff shot at school in France - as pupil detained

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Sky News
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What happened

French police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a shooting at a school near Marseille.

Key facts

  • French police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a shooting at a school near Marseille.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:18:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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