Three women were attacked with knives in Paris near Porte de Clichy, French authorities confirmed. The victims, aged 19, 24, and 36, were wounded in the assault. Reports differ on the number of critically injured victims: some sources say one woman is in critical condition, while others state two women are critically wounded.
Victims aged 19, 24, and 36 were stabbed near Porte de Clichy.
One woman was hit in the lower back, another in the abdomen. One of the victims was reportedly pregnant, according to the local mayor and a witness. The suspect used two kitchen knives and was detained by a French off-duty police officer. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez paid tribute to the officer, calling it 'a courageous act.'
The timing of the attack is disputed: some reports place it at around 11:30am local time (0930 GMT), while others say about 9:30am. The suspect made 'incoherent statements,' according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. Le Figaro reported that the suspect declared 'It is Allah who ordered me' during arrest. The motive of the attack remains unknown.
It is Allah who ordered me.
A witness, waitress Kheira Dellabed, 54, said a young man with a suitcase hit the suspect with his bag, and a waiter put a chair on him. Video footage verified by Reuters shows the suspect with two knives stabbing a woman. The suspect is believed to have psychiatric disorders, according to one source.