French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris
French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, authorities said.
One suspect was detained and another escaped.
The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, or PNAT, told The Associated Press that it has opened an investigation into alleged terrorism-related offences.
Police stand outside the Bank of America building in Paris. (AP)
The suspected offences include attempted damage by fire or by a dangerous means, the manufacture of an incendiary or explosive device, the possession and transport of such devices with the intent to prepare dangerous damage, and involvement in a terrorist criminal association.
A person was placed in police custody.
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