**Man Rams Car into Pedestrians and Cyclists on Oleron Island, Injuring 10**
A 35-year-old man deliberately rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the French Atlantic island of Oleron on Wednesday, injuring 10 people, including four who were seriously hurt, according to prosecutor Arnaud Laraize.
The incident took place along a main road on the scenic island off the western city of La Rochelle. The suspect, a resident of Oleron, “deliberately hit several pedestrians and cyclists,” Laraize stated.
Upon his arrest, the man reportedly shouted “God is the greatest” in Arabic, the magistrate added. Authorities have taken him into custody and are investigating him on suspicion of attempted murder. However, the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
A source involved in the case said the suspect struck the victims over several miles. Multiple French news outlets reported that the man was well known to local police for previous offenses, which included theft, drug and alcohol abuse, as well as driving under the influence.
The prosecutor noted that the incident occurred on the road connecting the towns of Dolus d’Oleron and Saint-Pierre d’Oleron. The mayor of Dolus d’Oleron confirmed that the suspect is a local resident.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek more information regarding the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack.
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