French Police Foil Suspected Islamist Terror Plot in Paris

A 19-year-old man with alleged ties to the Islamic State and two accomplices remain in custody as investigations continue into a potential attack on a public square.

French authorities arrested three men on April 6, 2025, in connection with a suspected Islamist terror plot targeting a public square in Paris.
The main suspect, a 19-year-old from northern France, is alleged to have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) online and constructed a homemade explosive vest.
Searches of the suspect’s residence uncovered the explosive vest, further linking him to the alleged plot.
The arrests of the main suspect led to the detention of two accomplices, with charges including conspiracy and failure to report a terrorist crime.
The main suspect’s lawyer denies claims of radicalization, while authorities have not disclosed how advanced the attack plans were.