French police arrest teenager for plotting misogynistic attacks

French authorities have arrested an 18-year-old who claimed links to the misogynistic so-called "incel" movement and have placed him under investigation for an alleged plot to carry out attacks targeting women, according to media reports.

The investigation by the national counterterrorism prosecutor's office is said to be the department's first case involving a suspect who identifies as an incel, or "involuntary celibate."

This refers to an online subculture dominated by men who blame women for their lack of sexual activity and who sometimes call for violence against them.

The office said on Tuesday it had opened a judicial investigation against a young man, 18, who claimed to be a member of the incel movement, adding that he was being investigated on suspicion of associating with terrorist criminals to prepare one or more crimes against people, French media reported. /CNA

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