French man arrested in Bordeaux over a suspected plot against Olympic torch relay
- A man in Bordeaux was arrested for posting online about a past California rampage and allegedly planning an attack.
- He was taken into custody ahead of the Olympic torch relay event in Bordeaux.
- Authorities are investigating the suspect's intentions and potential threats.
A man in France was arrested for planning a violent attack during the Olympic torch relay in Bordeaux. He had posted online about a deadly rampage in California in 2014. The man, identified as Alex G, admitted to thinking about carrying out an attack but had not decided on a specific target. He was flagged for a concerning online message referencing a mass killing in California. The man lives in Bordeaux, has no criminal record, and was found to be interested in an online group called "incels" that promotes violence against women. The French Interior Minister praised the police for ensuring security during the relay. The Olympic flame was in Marseille before heading to Bordeaux for the Paris Games starting on July 26. The suspect, Alex G, was arrested after a post on his profile referred to a past mass killing in California. Police found a rubber pellet revolver, mobile phones, and a computer during a search of his home. The man admitted to considering an act but did not mention the Olympic flame relay specifically. The Olympic flame is on a long journey around France and its territories, with tight security measures in place. Anti-drone experts are assisting the police in monitoring the flame's route.