Suspected of having attempted to forcibly enter the cathedral of Nîmes

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A man, in a state of intoxication, was arrested and placed in police custody, Monday, in Nîmes (Gard), suspected of having tried to forcefully enter the cathedral, learned

 this Tuesday from Eric Maurel, the public prosecutor of Nîmes.

The individual, already known for minor offenses, was arrested on the forecourt of the cathedral, when he had just been repelled by the soldiers who were watching the religious building.

According to the prosecutor, the man is suspected of having shouted "Allah Akbar".

Bearer of a certificate with an assumed name

"Congratulations to the soldiers of the Sentinel device who protected their fellow citizens and to the police officers who smoothly arrested an individual likely to be dangerous", expressed the public prosecutor of Nîmes on Twitter.

#Gard # Nîmes

Congratulations to the soldiers of the Sentinel device who protected their fellow citizens and to the police officers of the @ PoliceNat30 who smoothly arrested an individual likely to be dangerous

🇫🇷 @ Interieur_Gouv @ Armees_Gouv @ COM6BLB @PoliceNationale https: // t. co / rhoqPDp9Vk

- Eric Maurel - Prosecutor Nîmes (@procureurNimes) November 2, 2020

He carried no weapon, only a lighter.

He was also provided with a certificate of exceptional travel, in which was registered an assumed name.

The man is being prosecuted for apologizing for terrorism and declaring a false identity.

Of foreign nationality, he will also have to answer for illegal stay.

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