Teen arrested for flaming spray attack in Marseille faces possible indictment

A 15-year-old minor arrested for attacking a woman with a flaming spray in Marseille has been brought before a judge for possible indictment on charges of barbaric acts, with prosecutors requesting pretrial detention. The attack occurred Thursday morning near a bus stop as the 40-year-old home care aide tried to intervene during youth protests. The suspect allegedly sprayed flames toward her face after the group dispersed, and he confessed with regrets upon arrest Friday. The teenager, a high school student previously unknown to authorities, faces detention due to public order concerns. The widely shared attack video sparked political outrage, with local officials condemning the scene and demanding sanctions.