A violent altercation occurred on Thursday, February 5th, outside the Mermoz high school in Montpellier, involving two students. During the fight, a 17-year-old student brandished a knife and threatened his opponent, who was also a student. The threats included explicit violence, with the aggressor stating, "I'm going to stab you, burn you with a Molotov cocktail." The incident highlights a serious safety concern within the educational environment, prompting immediate attention to the well-being of students and staff at the lycée. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the confrontation and its immediate aftermath are not provided in this excerpt.