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Three women injured in Paris knife attack; one victim was pregnant as suspect claims "Allah" commanded him to act.

Three women, including a pregnant woman, were injured in a knife attack in Paris near Porte de Clichy. The suspect, who used two kitchen knives, claimed that "Allah" commanded him to act. Authorities reported that some victims suffered life-threatening injuries during the incident.

NDTV28 July 2026 · 07:04 UTC
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Three women were injured in a knife attack in Paris near Porte de Clichy, with one of the victims being pregnant. The attack occurred when a man wielding two kitchen knives assaulted women aged 19, 24, and 36.1

France's interior minister, Laurent Nunez, reported that the suspect was restrained by bystanders and detained by an off-duty police officer.

The attacker, whose identity remains undisclosed, claimed that "Allah" commanded him to commit the act.

While the motive for the attack is still unclear, Nunez noted that the suspect's statements were "incoherent" during his arrest.

Some victims sustained life-threatening injuries, raising concerns about their conditions. The incident has sparked discussions about safety and security in public spaces in Paris, especially in light of recent violent acts. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and the suspect's background.

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“The attack occurred near Porte de Clichy, where the suspect used two kitchen knives on women aged 19, 24, and 36. France's interior minister, Laurent Nunez, confirmed that the man was detained by an off-duty police officer after bystanders intervened.”
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