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Far-left French rioter on national security watchlist busted over fire that gutted historic town hall
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A 34-year-old "ultra-left" militant on France’s national security watchlist has been arrested for allegedly starting the fire that destroyed the 140-year-old city hall in Limoges during recent riots.
- The suspect, known for previous violent acts against public officials, was apprehended in Val d’Issoire, about 30 miles from Limoges, and is considered the main suspect in the arson attack.
- The fire severely damaged the 19th-century landmark, causing the clock tower and roof to collapse, with the building now requiring extensive "Notre Dame-style" reconstruction.
- Limoges mayor Guillaume Guerin has demanded government funding for the rebuilding and threatened to resign if support is not provided.
- Nearly 150 people arrested during the nationwide protests have already been convicted and sentenced to prison for violence or property damage.
