Eleven arrested over killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in France

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Presse in LyonFebruary 18, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Eleven arrested over killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in France

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French authorities have arrested eleven people in connection with the death of Quentin Deranque, a far-right activist who died after being attacked at a protest in Lyon last week. The incident occurred on the sidelines of a far-right demonstration against a left-wing politician speaking at a university. Among those arrested is an assistant to a hard-left member of parliament, who has since been fired. The killing has heightened tensions between France's far-right and hard-left political factions ahead of upcoming elections. Investigations suggest the attack involved a confrontation between members of the far-left and far-right, with reports of individuals using iron bars.

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France

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