Suspect Arrested for Arson at Limoges City Hall
French public prosecutor announces the arrest of a suspect in the arson attack on the historic Limoges city hall during riots.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The French public prosecutor’s office announced on Tuesday that police arrested a man suspected of involvement in the arson attack on the historic town hall in Limoges, central France, during riots that swept the country over the weekend.
The prosecution said special forces apprehended the suspect in a nearby village. Several French media outlets reported that the suspect is a known left-wing extremist with police records and is classified by authorities as a security threat.
RTL reported that the suspect is known to investigators for committing acts of violence against public officials.
The town hall, listed as a historic monument, was deliberately set ablaze and severely damaged by rioters last Saturday in the city of about 130,000 inhabitants.
Riots and violence erupted alongside nationwide protests against the rising cost of living. Several hundred thousand people participated in Saturday’s demonstrations, which were largely peaceful. The government largely attributes the violence to left-wing extremists.
