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Man arrested following attempted arson in Paris park

A 23-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly admitting to intentions of setting fire to one of the largest parks in the French capital.

By 19 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET Updated 19 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET

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According to The Local, French authorities arrested a 23-year-old man in Paris on Saturday. A police source confirmed the arrest, stating that the individual allegedly admitted to his intention to set fire to one of the capital's largest parks. No further details regarding the incident or the location of the park were provided in the report.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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