Mother Arrested After Allegedly Pushing Daughter into Seine in Paris
Paris, January 20 – A mother was taken into police custody and subsequently transferred to the psychiatric infirmary of the Paris police prefecture in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026. She is suspected of having pushed her daughter into the Seine River in the 5th arrondissement of the capital, according to reports from TF1 Info.
Dispute Precedes Incident
The incident reportedly occurred after a dispute between the mother and her daughter, who is in her twenties. The disagreement is believed to have stemmed from a party organized by the younger woman. The daughter had left her home with a group of friends, but the mother allegedly followed her, culminating in the act of pushing her into the river, according to the public prosecutor’s office.
Daughter Rescued by Friend
Fortunately, the daughter was rescued by one of her friends, who bravely jumped into the cold waters of the Seine to retrieve her. Both women were subsequently taken care of by emergency services, suffering from hypothermia, and were transported to a hospital for further medical attention.
Mother Found in Possession of Drugs
Following the incident, the mother was apprehended by authorities and found to be in possession of 3-methylmethcathinone (3-MMC), a potent synthetic drug. An investigation has been launched into the matter, with charges of “attempted homicide” being pursued.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation into this serious incident is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the event, including the exact nature of the dispute and the mother’s state of mind at the time. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The incident has shocked residents of Paris and highlights concerns about mental health and drug use. The swift action of the daughter’s friend is credited with preventing a potentially tragic outcome.
Source: https://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/faits-divers/une-mere-de-famille-interpellee-a-paris-apres-avoir-pousse-sa-fille-dans-la-seine-en-pleine-nuit-c8843300-f5e2-11f0-a8b8-742962f64e2d
