The 24 year-old IT student admitted to fabricating the parcel bomb, stating that he planned the attack weeks ago. He claims to be a lone wolf attacker, with no outside assistance.
In late March, he bought the explosive triacetone and steel ball bearings, before purchasing electric wiring in early April. He bought a remote control device and batteries two weeks later in May. It was one of these purchases that gave the police the critical clue.
“We have enough evidence – including his DNA – to get him,” a police source told Reuters
JIHAD DOCUMENTS FOUND
Investigators also searched his computer, finding documents about jihad. The suspect reportedly admitted having links to jihadist groups during his interrogation.
According to French law, he can be detained without charge until Friday morning. The police are currently still questioning his parents and one of his brothers.
Bomb planted in heart of historic city
The package bomb was placed in front of a bakery near a busy corner of two commercial streets at around 17:30 pm (1530 GMT) on a sunny Friday evening.
The area was promptly evacuated and cordoned off by police and emergency services.
The blast occurred on the narrow strip of land between the Saone and Rhone rivers in the historic centre of the southeast city. Lyon is the third-biggest city in...
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