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11 Arrested in Lyon Killing of Activist Quentin Deranque

Prosecutors are treating the case as voluntary homicide following an autopsy that confirmed fatal brain trauma.

Overview

  • Lyon prosecutor Thierry Dran said two additional suspects were detained on Wednesday, raising the total arrests to 11 in the February 12 attack.
  • An autopsy found a fractured skull and fatal brain injuries, and TF1 footage shows a group beating three people on the ground during the clashes.
  • Among those held is a parliamentary aide to LFI lawmaker Raphaël Arnault, who said the staffer has ceased parliamentary work.
  • Six detainees are suspected of taking part directly in the beating and three of aiding them, with the latest pair identified as a man suspected of a direct role and his partner accused of helping him evade justice.
  • France Unbowed’s national headquarters in Paris was evacuated after a bomb threat, as political leaders urged calm; lawmakers observed a minute of silence and a Lyon memorial march is scheduled for Saturday.