NÎMES, France – A 36-year-old man was arrested Saturday, August 16, around 9 p.m. at the Nîmes SNCF station. He faces charges of contempt, death threats, and rebellion against two railway agents.
Man Arrested for Threats at Nîmes Train Station
Man faces charges after allegedly threatening railway staff and resisting arrest.
- A 36-year-old man was arrested on August 16.
- He is accused of contempt and death threats against railway agents.
- The individual reportedly resisted arrest and was intoxicated.
- He was judged via a criminal order process.
The incident unfolded at the train station when the man allegedly hurled insults and made death threats. Police were called to the scene and took the man into custody.
Rebellion and Intoxication Cited
Upon attempting to arrest the suspect, officers encountered significant resistance. Reports indicate the man was intoxicated and refused a breathalyzer test. He was subsequently placed in police custody.
The charges against him include outrage, rebellion, and death threats directed at a public official. He was processed through a criminal order, a simplified legal procedure for specific criminal cases. This process allows for judgment without a public hearing, with victim compensation considered.
