12-12-2018, 11:04 AM
French authorities say the suspect, ^ Chérif Chekatt -29, has a long criminal record, mostly theft related, and had served time in France and Germany.
Chekatt was reportedly radicalized in prison and had been on their 'terrorist watchlist' since 2015.
A massive manhunt is underway.
Refs:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46535552
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/1-dea...er-n946656
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12...r-suspect/