--- title: "Irishman arrested in France over antisemitic threats" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/irishman-arrested-in-france-over-antisemitic-threats" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/irishman-arrested-in-france-over-antisemitic-threats" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/irishman-arrested-in-france-over-antisemitic-threats.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/irishman-arrested-in-france-over-antisemitic-threats" category: "Politics" area: "European Union" published: "2026-08-27T15:05:16.887Z" source_reported: "2026-08-27T13:20:51.000Z" updated: "2026-08-27T15:05:16.887Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 45 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-27T16:00:35.053629+00:00" --- # Irishman arrested in France over antisemitic threats *Man in his 60s accused of making Holocaust references and death threats to an Australian Jewish couple.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claims corroborated by 14 sources, with two full reports and specific details from French officials. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, with quotes from officials and affected parties. - Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Headline language is mostly factual, with some outlets using stronger terms like 'shocking' and 'horrifying'. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - An Irishman in his 60s has been arrested in France. - He is accused of making antisemitic remarks, including references to Hitler and the Holocaust, and death threats to an Australian Jewish couple. - The incident was captured on video in a supermarket in Avignon and circulated on social media. - French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed the arrest and praised the police investigation. An Irishman in his 60s has been arrested in France on suspicion of making antisemitic remarks and death threats. The incident occurred in a supermarket in Avignon and was recorded on video, which subsequently circulated on social media. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed the arrest and commended the police for their investigation. ## Disagreement on details The Journal reported that the suspect was referred to as 'Paddy' in the footage, and that a woman accused him of saying, 'I’m sorry Hitler didn’t finish the job.' The Journal also stated that while there is no film of the man saying these words, he is heard to say, 'You get the fuck away, before I put a fucking bullet in your head.' Extra.ie reported that a video shared by the alleged victims hears one woman ask the Irishman to repeat what he said before the video began, claiming, 'Paddy the Irishman has just told us he’s sorry that Hitler didn’t finish the job.' Extra.ie also reported the Irishman telling the couple, 'You’re in Europe here,' before walking away, and the woman asking him to repeat what he said again, at which point he turns around to the camera and threatens, 'You get the f*ck away from me before I put a f*cking bullet in your head, okay?' ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated digests mention the specific fine of up to €45,000 that suspects face in France for public expressions of antisemitic hatred. The Journal and Extra.ie, which published full reports, did include this detail. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 33% (4) - Centre: 17% (2) - Right: 50% (7) 4 of 17 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-27T16:00:35.053629+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-27T17:00:17.355Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led with the arrest of an Irishman in France over alleged antisemitic remarks and death threats. The Journal, which published a full report, highlighted the suspect's alleged comments, including references to Hitler and the Holocaust, and a death threat. It quoted French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stating, 'Antisemitism must be fought firmly and relentlessly.' The Journal also included comments from France's anti-discrimination minister Aurore Bergé, who said, 'France will never compromise with antisemitism and hatred.' Ynet News and Irish Times digests also focused on the arrest and the nature of the alleged threats. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports focused on the arrest of an Irishman in France for alleged antisemitic comments and threats. Extra.ie, which published a full report, detailed the alleged exchange, including the suspect's alleged remarks about Hitler and the death threat. It quoted French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on X stating, 'A suspect was able to be apprehended and will answer for his actions. Antisemitism must be fought firmly and relentlessly.' Extra.ie also included comments from France's Equality Minister Aurore Berge, who condemned the remarks as 'chilling and unacceptable.' ### Right - The right-rated reports highlighted the arrest of an Irishman in France for alleged antisemitic threats and comments, often mentioning the potential prison sentence. The Sun's digest stated the man was facing up to five years in prison. The Jewish Chronicle's digest mentioned the woman's claim that the assailant told her he was sorry 'Hitler didn’t finish the job.' VINnews' digest reported the man allegedly told an Australian Jewish couple he was sorry Adolf Hitler had not 'finished the job.' i24NEWS and Le Figaro digests also reported on the arrest and the threats. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 10 - unknown: 4 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Journal](https://thejournal.ie/irishman-threatened-put-bullet-head-woman-hitler-arrested-france-7143865-Aug2026) — Irishman arrested in France over alleged threat and antisemitic remarks to Jewish couple - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/08/27/man-who-told-jewish-couple-hitler-didnt-finish-the-job-arrested-in-france) — Man Who Told Jewish Couple ‘Hitler Didn’t Finish The Job’ Arrested In France - [WIN](https://worldisraelnews.com/irish-man-arrested-in-france-for-threatening-jewish-couple-supporting-nazi-holocaust) — Irish man arrested in France for threatening Jewish couple, supporting Nazi Holocaust - [Irish Times](https://irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/27/irishman-arrested-in-france-over-alleged-anti-semitic-death-threat-to-jewish-couple) — Irish man arrested over alleged anti-Semitic death threat to couple in French supermarket - [The Jewish Chronicle](https://thejc.com/news/world/irishman-arrested-france-jewish-shopper-bullet-head-vt63kj0j) — Irishman arrested in France after telling Jewish shopper he would ‘put a f***ing bullet in her head’ - [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-906766) — Irish man arrested in France after threatening to murder Jewish couple and invoking Hitler - [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/bjj1hu6pml) — Man who allegedly told Jewish couple ‘Hitler didn’t finish the job’ arrested in France - [Extra.ie](https://extra.ie/2026/08/27/news/world-news/france-arrest-irishman) — Irishman arrested in France for allegedly making 'Hitler comments' in supermarket - [European Jewish Congress](https://eurojewcong.org/news/communities-news/france/man-arrested-in-france-for-allegedly-making-antisemitic-comments-to-a-jewish-woman-in-a-supermarket) — Man arrested in France for allegedly making antisemitic comments to a Jewish woman in a supermarket - [Irish Independent](https://independent.ie/irish-news/irishman-arrested-in-france-for-allegedly-making-hitler-comments-to-a-jewish-woman-in-supermarket/a/160567082.html) — Irishman arrested in France for allegedly making ‘Hitler comments’ to a Jewish woman in supermarket - [Israellycool](https://israellycool.com/2026/08/27/antisemitic-paddy-who-threatened-jewish-couple-in-france-arrested) — Antisemitic ‘Paddy’ Who Threatened Jewish Couple in France Arrested - [The Sun](https://thesun.co.uk/news/40185021/irishman-arrested-jewish-woman-france-prison) — Irishman arrested for 'anti-Semitic comments' in France & faces 5yrs in prison - [Stéphane Larue](https://stephanelarue.com/avignon-un-irlandais-arrete-pour-menaces-antisemites-contre-un-couple-australien) — Avignon: An Irishman Arrested for Anti-Semitic Threats Against an Australian Couple - [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/fr/actu/france/artc-avignon-le-touriste-irlandais-qui-avait-menace-un-couple-juif-interpelle) — Avignon: Irish Tourist Threatened Jewish Couple Arrested · Global Voices - [franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/a-avignon-un-homme-accuse-d-insultes-antisemites-dans-un-supermarche-place-en-garde-a-vue_8163956.html) — In Avignon, a Man Accused of Anti-Semitic Insults in a Supermarket in Police Custody - [Le Figaro](https://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/faits-divers/un-homme-ayant-profere-des-menaces-antisemites-interpelle-a-avignon-20260826) — A Man Arrested Following Death Threats Against Tourists in a Supermarket in Avignon - [LaProvence.com](https://laprovence.com/article/faits-divers-justice/39216496186179/menaces-antisemites-dans-un-supermarche-dans-le-vaucluse-un-irlandais-interpelle-a-avignon) — Anti-Semitic Threats in a Supermarket in the Vaucluse: an Irishman Arrested in Avignon ## Questions **What is the Irishman accused of?** An Irishman in his 60s has been arrested in France. He is accused of making antisemitic remarks, including references to Hitler and the Holocaust, and issuing death threats to an Australian Jewish couple in a supermarket. **What is the potential punishment?** In France, public expressions of antisemitic hatred can be punished with up to five years in prison. The suspect also faces potential fines. **Where did the incident take place?** The incident occurred in a supermarket in Avignon, France. A video of the confrontation was captured and circulated on social media. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/irishman-arrested-in-france-over-antisemitic-threats. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Irishman arrested in France over antisemitic threats", https://mediabias.news/politics/irishman-arrested-in-france-over-antisemitic-threats