Mon Apr 28 07:51:47 UTC 2025: ## French Mosque Attack Suspect Apprehended in Italy
**Paris, France –** A man suspected of murdering a Muslim worshipper in a French mosque has been arrested in Italy, French authorities announced on Monday. The suspect, a 21-year-old French national with no prior criminal record, turned himself in to Italian police.
The attack occurred Friday in La Grand-Combe, southern France. The victim, identified only as Aboubakar, was killed inside the mosque after the assailant, who filmed the act, reportedly shouted insults at God. Security camera footage corroborated this account.
While investigators are exploring various motives, the local prosecutor, Abdelkrim Grini, stated that Islamophobia is the primary line of inquiry. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack, reaffirming the inviolability of religious freedom in France. The Grand Mosque of Paris also issued a statement condemning the violence.
Protests and gatherings were held across France over the weekend, demonstrating public outrage and support for the victim and the fight against anti-Islamic crimes. The suspect’s motive remains under investigation.
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