French police arrest suspect in Limoges town hall fire that toppled clock tower

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A man has been arrested in France on suspicion of setting fire to the town hall in Limoges last Saturday, causing the collapse of a historic clock tower. The suspect is reportedly known to French police. French media, citing a source close to the investigation, report the man is on a security service list for links to a left-wing extremist movement. He has a prior record of violence against police officers, with conflicting reports on his age, either 34 or 40. The fire occurred during weekend protests against the high cost of living, which sparked unrest in many French towns. Rioters entered the Limoges town hall and set it ablaze, destroying the listed monument's tower.


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