Nine Arrested in France Over Death of Far-Right Student

February 18, 2026 • Google News World

Nine individuals have been arrested in France in connection with the death of a far-right student. The arrests were made by French police as part of an ongoing investigation into the killing.

The victim, Quentin Deranque, was a 22-year-old far-right activist who died on October 25th in Lyon. Authorities have confirmed that he was killed in a violent incident.

French authorities have launched a murder inquiry and are investigating possible links to extremist groups. The police have also arrested several individuals suspected of being involved in the killing.

In addition, French government officials have expressed concern over a “climate of violence” in France, with some blaming hard-left groups for the rise in tensions.

The investigation into Deranque’s death is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. The arrests made so far are part of this effort.

Details about the individuals arrested and their alleged involvement in the killing have not been released by French authorities.

Source: Google News World