Alex G. : France Man Arrested for Violent Action in Olympic Torch Relay – Firstpost

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Olympic torch relay Bordeaux
2. France arrested violent action suspect

French authorities arrested and charged a 26-year-old man ahead of the Olympic torch relay in Bordeaux due to fears of a potential attack. The man, identified as Alex G., was released pending trial but placed under judicial control. Prosecutors, who wanted him remanded in custody, plan to appeal the decision. The man had admitted to considering carrying out an attack, but no specific reference was made to the Olympic torch. Police found a revolver, a rubber bullet gun, cell phones, and a computer during a search of his home. He showed interest in the incel movement, a group of men who identify as “involuntarily celibate.”

French authorities foil potential attack during Olympic torch relay in Bordeaux

French authorities have thwarted a potential attack during the Olympic torch relay procession in Bordeaux, as a 26-year-old man was arrested and charged ahead of the event on Thursday. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed the arrest, stating that the individual was planning a violent act during the relay.

Investigation reveals online extremism links to California mass killing

The arrest of the 26-year-old man, identified as Alex G., came after alerts from France’s online extremism watchdog detected posts referencing a 2014 mass killing in California. An investigation was launched into the individual’s activities, leading to his arrest on Tuesday and subsequent appearance before an investigating magistrate on Thursday.

Charges laid against suspect with strict judicial control

Despite being charged with criminal conspiracy, the suspect was released ahead of trial but placed under strict judicial control. Prosecutors had requested that he be remanded in custody, and they have indicated their intention to appeal the decision.

Tight security surrounds Olympic torch relay

The Olympic torch relay in Bordeaux is part of a nationwide tour leading up to the opening of the Olympics on July 26. The procession is under tight security measures to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Bordeaux will also host several football matches during the Olympic tournament.

Seized weapons and online extremist links

During a search of the suspect’s residence in a Bordeaux suburb, police confiscated a revolver, a rubber bullet gun, several cell phones, and a computer. The investigation revealed that the suspect had shared a video clip featuring Elliot Rodger, the perpetrator of a 2014 rampage in California.

Psychological assessment and links to incel movement

The prosecutor stated that the suspect’s acquaintances described him as psychologically fragile, although a psychiatric evaluation did not reveal any specific disorder. Initial findings indicated an interest in the incel movement, an online group of men who identify as “involuntarily celibate” and exhibit misogynistic tendencies.

Overall, the incident in Bordeaux highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in combating online extremism and ensuring public safety during high-profile events such as the Olympic torch relay.