2023 Tours bombing
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| 2023 Tours bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tours, France |
| Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Target | LGBT center of Tours |
| Weapon | Explosive device |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injured | 0 |
| Motive | Anti-LGBT Integralist Catholicism |
On May 23, 2023, an individual attacked the LGBT center in Tours, France, with an explosive device containing acid and aluminum. The attack resulted in no casualties as the people inside the center managed to move away from the device. An investigation for attempted murder has been opened.
On June 1, 2023, the prime suspect, a 17-year-old integralist Catholic, was arrested.
In 2022 and 2023, violence and attacks targeting LGBT centers and members have been on the rise in France.[1] Specifically, the LGBT center of Tours has experienced six attacks between January and May 2023.[2][3] This is part of a broader resurgence of terrorist acts and far-right violence in France.[4][5][6]