A Muslim Frenchman at the centre of a firestorm over polygamy is being questioned by police in Nantes once again, this time about allegations of rape and violence by a former companion.

A MUSLIM husband at the centre of a row in France over multiple marriages defended himself yesterday by claiming that keeping mistresses was the French way of life.

A Muslim husband at the centre of a row in France over multiple marriages defended himself today by claiming that keeping mistresses was the French way of life.