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Investigation opened after neo-Nazi tags in La Flèche

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An investigation was opened in La Flèche after the discovery of tags representing neo-Nazi symbols. The drawings were spotted in several points of the city.

Four drawings representing swastikas and Celtic crosses were found at La Flèche, in particular in front of the town hall.2 A dozen drawings, since erased, were discovered Monday, August 3 in this city.1 The tags were spotted in several places in the Sarthe sub-prefecture.2

The city of La Flèche was conquered by the National Rally in the last municipal elections.1

Why it matters

  • La Flèche is a sub-prefecture located in the Sarthe department of France.2

  • Swastikas and Celtic crosses are symbols associated with the far right and neo-Nazism.2,1

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    Liberation · FR

    Croix gammées et celtiques : enquête ouverte à la Flèche après la découverte de tags néonazis

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from French

  2. 2

    Le Monde · FR

    Graffitis néonazis à La Flèche : une enquête ouverte

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from French

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