Car Ramming Attack on French Tourist Island: Five Injured, Suspect Arrested

Car Ramming Incident on Île d’Oléron

• 🚗 A driver deliberately rammed five pedestrians and cyclists over 35 minutes on the French island of Île d’Oléron.
• 📍 The attacks occurred around 8:40 a.m. local time in the towns of Dolon and San Pierre Doleon.
• ⚠️ One witness described finding a victim who initially appeared dead but later showed signs of life.

Suspect Apprehended and Investigation

• 🚨 The perpetrator, a 35-year-old resident of Oleron, was apprehended by police after a struggle.
• 🔥 The suspect set fire to his vehicle, which reportedly contained gas cylinders.
• 🗣️ At the time of arrest, the suspect shouted "Alahu Akbar."
• ⚖️ The case is being investigated for attempted murder, but is not being treated as a terrorist investigation.

Suspect's Background and Motive

• 🔍 The suspect was already known to police for petty crimes.
• 🧠 Investigators are considering the possibility of a psychiatric disorder.
• ❓ The motive for the attack remains unclear at this time.