Petitjean was also known to French authorities since June 29 as a potential Islamist militant, police sources told the Reuters news agency without giving details of the probes. French officials identified the second church assailant as Abdel Malik Nabil Petitjean, 19, a French native of the eastern region of Vosges. [Church attack cuts at fault lines of religion and culture]The other attacker, Adel Kermiche, also 19, had been required to wear an electronic ankle bracelet that allowed authorities to trace his movements. Islamic State claims Normandy church attackAttack on French church ignites fears of religious culture warsScandal grows over lack of security on night of Nice terror attackToday’s coverage from Post correspondents around the world Kermiche was allowed to leave his parents' house — located in Rouen near the village church — for four hours every weekday.

Source: Washington Post July 28, 2016 10:06 UTC