Overview

• He jumped into the Arènes de Nîmes ring during the opening corrida, holding a banner reading “F*ck la corrida” as torero Tomás Rufo received an ear.
• Security quickly restrained and expelled him, and local media and PETA said he was arrested, with reports describing either custody or questioning at the Nîmes police station.
• He had previewed an imminent action on Instagram and later denounced bullfighting as animal torture to his 2.4 million followers.
• La Dépêche, citing Le Figaro, reported that he acted on behalf of PETA, which posted video of the intrusion and stated he was arrested.
• An earlier demonstrator was intercepted before reaching the arena floor, indicating multiple attempts to disrupt the opening event.