Prosecutor Olivier Christen said suspect admitted that he chose the location because it was ‘a hotbed for Islamists’.
A man in France charged with murder and attempted murder has admitted he targeted individuals “who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African”, prosecutors have said.
France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday that the 39-year-old, identified as Kevin T, had been formally charged in connection with a “terrorist” enterprise. Prosecutor Olivier Christen said Kevin admitted he chose the location because it was “a hotbed for Islamists”.
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Before changing his position on Thursday, Kevin had disputed the racist nature of the attack.
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