A 42-year-old man was arrested shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday in front of the Lille central police station.
In his car, the police discovered 4 gas canisters, 2 gasoline cans and a knife.
A 42-year-old man was arrested shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday in front of the Lille central police station.
He was arrested by police officers for his suspicious attitude, he was going back and forth in front of the police station and trying to hide his face.
The police suspected him of carrying out spotting.
In his car, they discovered 4 gas canisters, 2 gasoline cans and a knife.
He is already known to the police for common law offenses but he is not listed S. His profile is described as dangerous, with serious psychiatric disorders.
He was taken into custody.