A knife attack in Mulhouse, eastern France, on Saturday afternoon resulted in one fatality and several injuries, according to French news channel BFMTV.
The public prosecutor of Mulhouse, Nicolas Heitz, reported that the injured individuals included two municipal police officers who sustained serious wounds, while three others suffered minor injuries.
Authorities have arrested a suspect, born in Algeria in 1987, who was reportedly listed on the terrorism prevention watchlist. Before the incident, the suspect had been required to remain under judicial supervision, including house arrest, and was mandated to leave French territory.
France’s national antiterrorism prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the incident. Speaking at the Paris International Agricultural Show, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the attack was “no doubt” a terrorist attack. He emphasized that France is determined to de-radicalize all terrorists on its territory.
The situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the investigation continues. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant security forces.
