France arrests two more suspects over fatal beating of far-right activist in Lyon

French authorities on Wednesday arrested two more suspects over the fatal beating of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque on the sidelines of a protest in Lyon last week, bringing the total number of those detained to 11. The killing has heightened political tensions ahead of municipal elections next month.

Feb 18, 2026 - 14:33
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France arrests two more suspects over fatal beating of far-right activist in Lyon
French authorities on Wednesday arrested two more suspects over the fatal beating of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque on the sidelines of a protest in Lyon last week, bringing the total number of those detained to 11. The killing has heightened political tensions ahead of municipal elections next month.

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