Molotov cocktails: five minors aged 12 to 16 arrested in the Saint-Martin city in Montpellier

Au total, huit cocktails molotov ont été confectionnés. Midi Libre – Illustration M. E.

If the two youngest, aged 12 and 13, were returned to their parents, the three others, aged 14, 15 and 16, were continued in police custody.

What was their objective?? Did they wish to take revenge following the attempted homicide that occurred this Friday, July 5, around 11:15 p.m. at the foot of the Saint-Martin tower of which a 21-year-old Montpellier resident was the victim? Did they intend to use it in the event of a victory for the National Rally in the second round of elections legislative ?

The story, for the moment, does not say so. Even if the second hypothesis seems favored by the police. An investigation, carried out by police officers from the Montpellier central police station, is underway to try to get a clearer picture.

Still rue Jean-Vachet

What we know with certainty, however, is that five teenagers from Montpellier, aged 12 to 16, were surprised this Sunday, July 7 at 5 p.m. ;nbsp;hours, by the cameras of the city's urban supervision center making molotov cocktails on the public highway. Rue Jean-Vachet in the city of Saint-Martin therefore.

As soon as they were informed, the police officers from the anti-crime squad went to the site and carried out their arrests. They also discovered and seized a box containing eight ready-to-use molotov cocktails and a can filled with gasoline.

The investigation continues

Heard freely, given their young age, the two minors aged 12 and 13 were finally handed over to the authority of their respective parents.

The three other teenagers, aged 14, 15 and 16, were continued in police custody this Monday evening. The investigation continues.