A man under investigation for violence and threats in Saint-Gilles requests release before the Nîmes appellate court, where prosecutors oppose leniency.
Man requests judicial control
A man under investigation for violence and threats in Saint-Gilles requested judicial control before the appellate court in Nîmes on Wednesday, October 14. He is currently in provisional detention following incidents that took place in June 2025 at the Sabatot housing complex.Incidents involved intimidation and threats
The incidents began with individuals driving a car in the area, displaying a weapon visibly in their hands. The next day, four individuals with an assault rifle threatened a man, and another intimidation was observed the following day.Evidence found in the vehicle
Investigators discovered evidence inside a vehicle used by the suspects, including DNA samples and a card that helped them identify several suspects. Phone records further allowed investigators to pinpoint individuals present in the Saint-Gilles housing complex during the violence.Operation leads to arrests in October 2025
Based on this information, an operation was planned in October 2025, resulting in the arrest of several individuals. Among them was a man who is a merchant and manager of a snack bar, the one now requesting judicial control.Legal background of the accused
The accused has been under probation since 2017, but his probation was completely revoked in 2023. Me Élodie Ginot, representing him, noted this history, while prosecutor general Dominique Sié emphasized the man’s record as a repeat offender.Court to decide on release or continued detention
The appellate court in Nîmes is expected to make a decision on the accused’s possible release or the extension of his detention in the coming hours.
