A man was arrested at La Major Cathedral in Marseille after allegedly trampling on graves while shouting “Allahu Akbar” and threatening the site’s security guard.
According to police sources, the incident occurred on June 19 at La Major Cathedral in Marseille’s 2nd arrondissement. A security guard observed the man on the graves and asked him to leave the premises. The individual, reportedly of Muslim faith, claimed he was praying but is alleged to have shouted “Allahu Akbar” and made death threats toward the guard.
The suspect, identified as Yacine B., 24, was arrested at the scene and placed in police custody.