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Grenoble: a man suspected of being the “scooter rapist” was arrested
A man suspected of a series of rapes and sexual assaults was arrested Friday April 5 in Grenoble (Isère). Since February, the “scooter rapist” has caused fear in the city.
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A man suspected of a series of rapes and sexual assaults was arrested Friday April 5 in Grenoble (Isère). Since February, the “scooter rapist” has caused fear in the city.
The man taken into custody on Friday April 5 is interviewed by the police. A DNA expertise allowed him to be confused in one of the cases for which he was actively sought. In Grenoble, in Isère, investigators nicknamed him “the man with the scooter”. He used this means of transport to follow his victims. He is suspected of having committed two rapes, an attempted rape, a sexual assault and several acts of violence.
The investigation continues
In these various cases, the rapes and assaults recorded seem for the most part to have been committed at night by a man dressed in black who travels on a black scooter to spot his victims. A climate of fear and apprehension marked the city. The young women we met say they are a little more reassured. At this stage of the investigation, only one rape can be attributed to the suspect, specifies the Grenoble prosecutor’s office.
