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29 Mar 2018 | 06:56 PM UTC

France: Suspect arrested after car-ramming incident in Isère March 29 /update 1

Police arrest suspect of car-ramming incident in Varces-Allières-et-Risset (Isère); case reportedly not terror related

Informational

Event

On the afternoon of Thursday, March 29 (local time), French police announced that they had arrested an individual thought to be the perpetrator of Thursday morning's car-ramming incident in Varces-Allières-et-Risset (Isère department). A police spokesperson announced that the incident is not currently being considered a terrorist act, and that the suspect was arrested in a state of intoxication.

Context

At approximately 08:15 on Thursday, a driver seemingly attempted to ram his car into a group of soldiers jogging near a military base in Varces-Allières-et-Risset. No casualties were reported.

Advice

Individuals in the area are advised to remain alert and to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.