Overview

• Linesman Mehdi Rahmouni was struck by a thrown coin during Sunday's Ligue 1 derby between AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyon.
• The incident occurred shortly before halftime, leading to a 45-minute suspension of the match.
• The linesman was uninjured and resumed officiating, with the game ending 2-1 in favor of Saint-Étienne.
• A 28-year-old suspect was identified via video surveillance and arrested by police at the stadium after the match.
• The suspect is under investigation for 'violence in a sports venue' and could face up to three years in prison and a €45,000 fine.