Main Suspect Arrested in Arson of Historic Limoges City Hall Building
According to a police source, "this is an activist with far-left views."
The suspect, a 40-year-old resident of the Creuse department, who was previously known to the police, was arrested on Tuesday morning. The case has been handed over to the counter-terrorism unit, writes the BBC.
According to a police source, "this is an activist with far-left views."
The arrested person is also known to the authorities, in particular, for "violence against a person holding public authority." The Limoges prosecutor, whom journalists contacted, confirmed the suspect's arrest, without revealing details.
During recent protests in Limoges, southwestern France, unknown individuals burned down the historic city hall building, built at the end of the 19th century. According to representatives of the prefecture, the building is "largely destroyed" by the fire.