Sanary-sur-mer: A 60-year-old teacher who was stabbed by a student in southeastern France left the intensive care unit on Thursday after regaining consciousness, but her condition remained critical.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Toulon public prosecutor stated that the teacher "has regained consciousness" and "has left the intensive care unit," as reported by broadcaster BFMTV. However, it was noted that her life-threatening condition "has still not been lifted."

The incident occurred at La Guicharde middle school in the town of Sanary-sur-Mer, in the Var department, where the teacher was stabbed four times with a knife on February 3. The 14-year-old suspect involved in the attack has been formally charged with attempted murder following an investigation during his time in police custody. He has also been placed in pretrial detention and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.