Trappes racist attack suspect says he acted 'on behalf of France'

The revelation came as investigators continue to piece together the events of the October 23 attack in Trappes, a suburb southwest of Paris. Tessier's claim of acting on behalf of France has shocked authorities and the public alike.

During police questioning, Tessier explicitly stated his motivation for the attack that left one dead and five injured. The discovery of the sticky note with left-wing contacts suggests potential targeting of specific individuals or groups.