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Suspect arrested for fire in historic French town hall

# A suspect linked to a far-left movement has been arrested after a 19th Century city hall was gutted by a fire over thew weekend. The suspect is known for acts of violence against public officials and is considered a potential threat to national security. According to the French ministry of Justice more than 120 people have already been imprisoned following the widespread demonstrations. Thousands of protestors took to the streets about fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools.