Police arrest French suspect in Limoges after town hall arson attack
One of the suspects in the arson attack on Limoges town hall was arrested, three days after the unrest and rioting that swept France on Saturday.
France 24 reports: One of the suspects in the arson attack on Limoges town hall was arrested, three days after the unrest and rioting that swept France on Saturday.
According to the police, he was on a watch list of individuals who might pose a threat to national security.
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