Vehicle Rams Group Outside Caen Station, Killing Two

Overview

• A car deliberately struck a group of about ten people near Caen train station on Wednesday evening, killing two and injuring nine.
• Police arrested a 26-year-old man described as Russian of Chechen origin about 20 kilometres away in Ouistreham and placed him in custody.
• The prefect of Calvados said the suspect is known to police only for traffic offences and investigators have opened inquiries for homicide and intentional violence with a weapon.
• Investigators are following leads that include an earlier altercation in a nearby bar-tabac, a possible romantic dispute, and reported tensions between Chechen and Afghan groups.
• Local residents describe recurring fights, knife incidents and open drug dealing around the station, the area is under shock, and authorities say the probe is ongoing to establish a clear motive.