Paris police thwarted a potential bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in the city’s 8th arrondissement early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 3:30 am, near the Champs-Élysées.
A man was arrested while allegedly attempting to activate a homemade explosive device consisting of five liters of liquid fuel and an ignition system. Reports indicate he was holding a lighter at the time of the arrest.
Anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into the incident, classifying it as a suspected terrorist criminal conspiracy. Authorities are currently searching for another individual believed to be involved.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full scope of the attempted attack and any potential motives.