The suspected Islamist who attempted to blow up a French chemical plant on Friday has admitted killing his manager beforehand.<br /><br /> Yassin Salhi (35) has told detectives that he beheaded his victim in a parking area before arriving at the plant just south of Lyon.<br /><br /> Examination of Salhi’s mobile phone has revealed he’d taken a picture of himself with the severed head sending the image to a Canadian phone number.<br /><br /> The recipient of the “selfie” is thought to be a French national who’s last known location was in Syria.<br /><br /> Police found the decapitated body of Hervé Cornara, framed by Islamic inscriptions at the plant which is owned by the US firm Air Products.<br />The company makes gases and chemicals and has employees in 50 countries around the world.<br /><br /> Salhi reportedly told police he had argued with Cornara before the killing.<br /><br /> Cornara (54) is said to have been an active member of the local community, campaigning for better amenities in the area.<br /><br /> Salhi is accused of ramming a vehicle into
