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Mystery surrounds the slogan spray-painted in the colours of the Ukrainian Simaia on parked cars in the heart of Lyon, causing both wonder and consternation among French citizens.

Many owners see the phrase “Ukraine needs your car” written on their cars, according to an article in the French newspaper Le Figaro.

According to reports, an area close to the French city of Lyon has been evacuated after police detected a car with 14 gas bottles. Police have cordoned off the area of Chasse-sur-Rhône after they and special bomb squad was sent to investigate a Peugeot 406. Local media report a driver has been arrested.