The suspect, identified as Timothy G., was arrested near a high school in the Saint-Étienne region carrying two knives in his bag. Sources close to the case told the French press agency AFP that he intended to target women and openly identified with the “incel” ideology[…]
The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) confirmed on Tuesday that an investigation has been opened against the 18-year-old, who self-identifies with the incel movement

Timothy G. has been charged with terrorist criminal conspiracy with intent to commit one or more violent crimes against persons and has been remanded in custody, the PNAT said

Described as youthful and shy, with a nearly clean-shaven face and slender build, Timothy G. appeared before a judge on Tuesday evening and was detained, AFP journalists reported

His lawyer, Maria Snitsar, told AFP: “I met a suffering adolescent, not a militant preparing for action. The investigation will put this case into its proper perspective regarding the charges and the personality of the accused.”

Sources indicate that Timothy, who aspired to be an engineer, had consumed misogynistic videos online, particularly on TikTok

This is the first time the PNAT has handled a case solely involving the incel movement, which had previously appeared marginally in two other terrorism-related cases