Man arrested in France for 'planning attack' on foreign tourists

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in France on the suspicion that he was planning to attack American and Russian tourists, legal sources said Thursday.

The suspect had gone to the southwestern city of Carcassone "with a view to carrying out a violent act, in particular targeting Americans and Russians," said a judicial source.

The suspect was arrested on Monday in possession of a knife and a small mallet, according a source close to the investigation.

(APD)