Overview

• The suspect, a 21-year-old man from Redon, has been charged with rape, three attempted rapes, and aggravated violence involving a weapon and face concealment.
• He was arrested on April 24, 2025, following a DNA match linked to a report by a 23-year-old student who escaped an attempted assault in Carquefou.
• The assaults occurred between November 2024 and April 2025 near university residences in Nantes, raising concerns about student safety.
• The suspect, previously unknown to authorities, has confessed to all four incidents, including one completed rape where the victim was abducted and attacked.
• Prosecutors and police are urging any additional victims to come forward as the investigation continues.