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Rotterdam Assault Suspect Arrested in France
A suspect in a Rotterdam assault has been arrested in France, and is linked to a murder in Lyon.
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- What happened in Rotterdam?
- A man suspected of assaulting a homeless person in Rotterdam has been arrested in Toulon, France. French authorities suspect him in the murder of another homeless man in Lyon, and the Rotterdam police are investigating a possible link.
- Where was the suspect arrested?
- The suspect, a 32-year-old man, was arrested after assaulting a woman at Toulon train station. French media reports also link him to other murders in several French cities.
- What was shown in the CCTV footage?
- The Rotterdam police released CCTV footage of the suspect on the program "Opsporing Verzocht," showing him wearing distinctive shoes and carrying eco-bags from Luxembourg. The suspect appears to have traveled frequently by train.
- What are the French authorities suspecting?
- The victim in Rotterdam was critically injured after being hit with a paving stone. The victim in Lyon was found dead after being similarly assaulted with a stone.
- What is the current status of the investigation?
- The Rotterdam police are working with French authorities to confirm the identity of the suspect and determine his connection to the multiple assaults and murders. The investigation is ongoing.