# Far-left activist arrested over arson attack that destroyed town hall during French riots is prosecuted for ‘attempting to murder a policeman’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/far-left-activist-arrested-over-arson-attack-that-destroyed-town-hall-during-french-riots-is-prosecuted-for-attempting-to-murder-a-policeman/
- Published: 2026-10-22T13:44:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T14:28:23+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16230001/Far-left-activist-arson-murder-charges-France-riots.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Limoges City Hall was badly damaged in a fire during riots.
- A 34-year-old suspect faces a new attempted murder prosecution.
- A second man has also been arrested over the blaze.

## Summary

A 34-year-old man accused of setting fire to Limoges City Hall during riots is now being prosecuted on suspicion of attempting to murder a police officer. The historic, listed building was badly damaged, with its roof and belfry collapsing, and investigators say their review of evidence and police interviews has led to his detention being extended.

The suspect, Hodei Ciarra Docampo, was arrested by France’s RAID unit and is also accused of arson, an allegation for which he has not been convicted. Prosecutors say he is linked to the far-left group Les Soulèvements de la Terre and that a second, 66-year-old man has also been arrested over the fire; they believe the building may have been targeted by extremists. The blaze occurred during protests against the cost of living and rising fuel prices.

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