French police detained a man after he allegedly stabbed three women with kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. Two of the victims were seriously wounded. Video verified by Reuters shows the attacker armed with two knives and later immobilized by bystanders; he was heard saying, "It is Allah who commanded me." An off-duty police officer detained the suspect, and anti-terror prosecutors are considering an investigation.
Paris Knife Attack Near Porte de Clichy: Man Detained After Stabbing Three Women
Police stand guard after a knife attack near the Porte de Clichy in Paris, France July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
French police detained a man on Monday after he allegedly attacked three women with kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said.
Police stand guard after a knife attack near the Porte de Clichy in Paris, France July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Incident: The victims were aged 19, 24 and 36. According to Nunez, the attacker used two kitchen knives; two of the women were seriously wounded and received medical treatment.
Police stand guard after a knife attack near the Porte de Clichy in Paris, France July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Video Footage: Video circulated on the social platform X and verified by Reuters shows a man with long black hair wearing a cream tracksuit, holding a large knife in each hand as he stabs and attempts to assault a young woman. It is unclear from the footage whether that particular woman was injured. A separate clip shows the same man immobilized on the ground by passers-by, with the two knives lying on a nearby pedestrian crossing.
Police stand guard after a knife attack near the Porte de Clichy in Paris, France July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
While on the ground, the suspect is heard saying, "It is Allah who commanded me." Authorities described his statements during arrest as incoherent and said they could not immediately verify his identity.
Police officers work at the site of a knife attack near the Porte de Clichy in Paris, France July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Response: Nunez said the attacker was restrained by bystanders and then detained by an off-duty police officer, whom the minister praised for his courage. The French national anti-terrorist prosecutor's office said it is considering whether to open an investigation.
Ongoing Inquiry: Investigators are continuing to establish the motive and verify the suspect's identity. Further updates will be provided as inquiries progress. (Reporting by Reuters)
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