French authorities question noted writer Frederic Beigbeder after arrest
French police have taken Frederic Beigbeder into custody following an arrest, with Pau reportedly involved in the questioning at a local police station according to a radio report from France Blue. The situation emerged during routine procedures that local outlets described as a preliminary step in an ongoing inquiry.
The source indicated that the 58-year-old author was summoned for questioning and subsequently detained as part of the investigation. While the details around the case remain limited, officials emphasized that the matter is at the stage of initial inquiry and that no comment would be offered beyond that at the moment.
Prosecutor Rodolphe Jarry stated that Beigbeder is undergoing questioning within the framework of the preliminary investigation. He added that the case does not involve drugs, and he did not wish to provide further remarks on the record as investigations continue.
Beigbeder is a prominent French prose writer, publisher, literary critic, and actor. Among his best-known novels are Memoirs of an Irrational Young Man, Holiday in a Coma, Love Lives for Three Years, Romantic Egoist, and 99 Franks. His career spans several decades, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary French literature and culture.
On another note, the French town of Romans-sur-Isère experienced unrest at the end of November, with reports describing riots in the area. The events have drawn attention across the country as authorities monitor the situation and work to ensure public safety amid broader social tensions.
In a separate incident reported previously in France, a man carrying two knives was detained after shouting a slogan from a street, drawing police response and public concern about security in public spaces. Local officials urged calm and stressed the importance of lawful conduct and thorough investigation to determine any potential links to broader threats.