Feb 18 • 16:10 UTC 🇫🇷 France Le Figaro

Murder of Quentin Deranque: a second collaborator of LFI deputy Raphaël Arnault is among those arrested

A second aide to LFI deputy Raphaël Arnault has been implicated in the murder case of Quentin Deranque in Lyon.

The investigation into the murder of Quentin Deranque in Lyon has led to the arrest of a second collaborator of deputy Raphaël Arnault, named Robin Chalendard, also recognized as Robin Michel. Unlike Jacques-Élie Favrot, who is one of the six main suspects accused of inflicting fatal injuries last Thursday during an event related to MEP Rima Hassan at Sciences Po Lyon, Chalendard is being questioned for allegedly aiding a criminal in evading arrest. This development follows reports that the attack on Deranque was part of a larger violent incident occurring at the conference. The involvement of political aides has thrown a spotlight on potential connections between political figures and criminal activities in the region. The authorities are likely to scrutinize further into the networks surrounding these individuals. As the investigation unfolds, there are growing concerns regarding the safety of public spaces and political events in France, especially after such a brazen act of violence. The implications for political discourse, safety regulations, and law enforcement response may be significant, as the public and political communities react to the news of arrests tied to elected representatives. This case could lead to increased scrutiny of political aides and the environments in which they operate, shaping future political and legal landscapes in France.

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