Overview

• The suspect, of Chechen origin, was arrested on May 22 in Saint-Etienne.
• He intended to attack spectators and police at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium.
• This marks the first foiled attack targeting the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• France is on its highest security alert level in the run-up to the Games.
• Extensive security measures are in place, involving tens of thousands of troops and police.