A man armed with two kitchen knives attacked three women on the streets of Paris on Monday, leaving two of them in critical condition. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30am near Porte de Clichy in Paris. According to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, the victims, aged 19, 24, and 36, were severely wounded in the attack.
One of the victims is reportedly pregnant, as stated by a witness who spoke to Le Figaro. Local media reports indicate that one woman was hit in the lower back and the other in the abdomen. Both women remain hospitalized in critical condition.
The suspect was detained by an off-duty police officer, who Interior Minister Nunez praised for his courageous act. During his arrest, the man allegedly declared, ‘It is Allah who ordered me,’ as reported by Le Figaro. However, Nunez noted that the attacker’s declarations were ‘incoherent’ and the motive behind the attack remains unknown.
The suspect’s identity has not been verified by police, and an investigation is ongoing. Footage from the scene posted on social media shows a man holding a knife while crossing traffic. The incident is currently being treated as a developing story, with more information to follow as it becomes available.
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