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Arrest in France: Possible Link to Rotterdam Assault
A man arrested in France is suspected of assaulting a homeless man in Rotterdam and murdering a homeless man in Lyon.
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European UnionFranceNetherlandsInvestigationCrimeMurderArrestAssault
Rotterdam PoliceFrench PoliceNos NieuwsLe Parisien
- What weapon was allegedly used in both attacks?
- The suspect, a 32-year-old man, is believed to have used a stone to assault both victims. He was arrested after assaulting a woman at a Toulon train station.
- What was the condition of the victim in Rotterdam?
- The victim in Rotterdam was found in a critical condition after being hit with a paving stone. The victim in Lyon was a homeless man found dead near the Lyon Perrache train station.
- How did the Rotterdam police try to identify the suspect?
- The Rotterdam police released CCTV footage and a photo of the suspect on Opsporing Verzocht, a Dutch crime show. The suspect is known to travel frequently by train and was seen carrying two large, distinctive shopping bags.
- Where was the suspect arrested and what is he suspected of?
- A man suspected of assaulting a homeless person in Rotterdam has been arrested in Toulon, France. French authorities suspect him of a murder in Lyon, and the Rotterdam police are investigating the possible link.
- Are there any other possible links to crimes that the suspect may be connected to?
- French media reports suggest the suspect may be connected to several other murders in cities such as Évry, Strasbourg, and Dijon. The investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of his involvement in these incidents.