While in police custody, the main suspect justified his action in reaction to the persecution of Muslims around the world and returned to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The custody of the main suspect in the attack in Paris on Saturday December 2 continues this Wednesday December 6. During his hearing, the 26-year-old man took responsibility and took responsibility for his actions in front of the investigators, according to a source close to the investigation.
Armand R. justified his action in reaction to the persecution of Muslims around the world. He explained to investigators that he had decided to take action when the Eiffel Tower was lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag on October 9, BFMTV learned from a source close to the case, confirming information from the Parisian.
Suspect’s cell phone still missing
Investigators now know a little more about the chronology of the tragedy. The suspect left the family home in Puteaux on Saturday evening aboard an Uber, after recording his video claim. He broadcast it only after leaving home, so as not to be spotted by his mother.
For the moment, investigators have not been able to find the cell phone of the main suspect in the attack, according to information from BFMTV.
Other police custody lifted
The custody of the 27-year-old young woman, on S file and registered in the file of radicalized people, ended during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, BFMTV learned from a source close to the case.
The latter was taken into police custody after the terrorist attack. The assailant planned to marry the young woman. The latter refused to let investigators access her data on her phone.
The two parents of the main suspect were released Monday evening. The mother of the attacker assured, during her hearings, that she was ashamed of the behavior of her son, whom she described as sick.
Armand R., was arrested on Saturday evening shortly after this attack which caused the death of a young German-Filipino tourist. Two other people were also injured. The attacker must be presented this Wednesday before an anti-terrorism judge for indictment.