A knife attack in the city of Mulhouse, eastern France, left one deceased and numerous others injured, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to label the event an "Islamist terrorist attack."
Terror Attack in Mulhouse, France Claims One Life: Suspect on Watch List
Terror Attack in Mulhouse, France Claims One Life: Suspect on Watch List
A man's stabbing spree in Mulhouse is declared a terrorist attack by French authorities, leaving one dead and several injured.
On Saturday, a 37-year-old perpetrator launched his attack at a local market, chanting “Allahu akbar,” leading to a swift police investigation into the act as terrorism. Macron conveyed the government's unwavering commitment to obliterating terrorism from France, stating, “There’s no doubt” regarding the nature of the attack.
The incident occurred approximately 70 miles south of Strasbourg and involved the assailant targeting civilians in the busy market square. Tragically, a civilian who attempted to intervene lost their life during the chaos, and three police officers sustained injuries, two of which were classified as serious by authorities.
The assailant, who was apprehended onsite, has yet to be named publicly. However, prosecutors confirmed that he was already on France's watch list due to concerns about potential radicalization. Nicolas Heitz, the Mulhouse prosecutor, indicated that he was among individuals mandated to leave France following the denial of residency or asylum requests.
City Mayor Michèle Lutz expressed her dismay on social media, stating that "Horror has just swept over our city." The attack has raised serious concerns about security and safety in France, particularly in light of ongoing issues related to radicalization and public safety.
The incident occurred approximately 70 miles south of Strasbourg and involved the assailant targeting civilians in the busy market square. Tragically, a civilian who attempted to intervene lost their life during the chaos, and three police officers sustained injuries, two of which were classified as serious by authorities.
The assailant, who was apprehended onsite, has yet to be named publicly. However, prosecutors confirmed that he was already on France's watch list due to concerns about potential radicalization. Nicolas Heitz, the Mulhouse prosecutor, indicated that he was among individuals mandated to leave France following the denial of residency or asylum requests.
City Mayor Michèle Lutz expressed her dismay on social media, stating that "Horror has just swept over our city." The attack has raised serious concerns about security and safety in France, particularly in light of ongoing issues related to radicalization and public safety.
