Suspect arrested in Haute-Vienne for Limoges town hall fire

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A man suspected of setting fire to the Limoges town hall was arrested in Haute-Vienne on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:15 a.m., three days after the incident during October 17 protests. The 34-year-old suspect, born in Paris, is known for violence against public authority figures, belongs to the ultra-left movement, and is on the S-file. The anti-terrorist unit (SDAT) is handling the investigation. Mayor Guillaume Guérin criticized police for lacking resources and retreating from rioters, demanding a "Marshall plan" for reconstruction. The government announced an exceptional fund for rebuilding public infrastructure, with details pending.


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