Arrests Rock France After Far-Right Activist's Death

Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist, was killed outside a conference in Lyon, causing political upheaval in France. Four arrests have been made, including an aide to a hard-left lawmaker. The incident has intensified tensions between the far left and right, amid calls for calm from political leaders.

Four individuals, including an aide to a French hard-left lawmaker, were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, prompting turmoil in France's political sphere. The incident occurred outside a conference in Lyon, causing public outrage and leading to widespread social media circulation of the event.

Deranque, aged 23, died on Saturday, allegedly beaten to death by extreme-left activists. A lawmaker confirmed that his parliamentary assistant was among those detained, ceasing all parliamentary duties. The investigation will determine responsibilities as tensions between the political left and right persist in France.

Calls for calm were echoed by political leaders from both sides, including the far-left France Unbowed party and the National Rally. French President Emmanuel Macron urged restraint, while the justice system opened a murder investigation into the killing, as the nation grapples with deep-seated political divisions.

(With inputs from agencies.)