In brief
A vehicle rammed into a group of pedestrians opposite Caen train station on 26 August, killing two and badly wounding ten others. Police arrested a 26‑year‑old suspect, born in Russia, 12 mi away from the scene. Investigators ruled out terrorism but are still probing the motives behind the attack. All victims were men aged 17‑40, and emergency teams are treating injuries at local hospitals.
On Aug 26, a car upset a group of people opposite Caen train station, killing two and wounding ten more.
Police say the 26‑year‑old suspect—a man born in Russia—soon after fled the scene, only to be caught 12 mi away in Ouistreham.
Authorities ruled out a terror motive, but the investigation is in its early stages.
The victims were all men, aged 17‑40, a detail that was highlighted by local officials.
CCTV footage tracked the car’s path, and emergency teams treated the injured at nearby hospitals.
