In a shocking incident in the eastern city of Mulhouse, France, a knife attack has left one person dead and five police officers injured. The attack, perpetrated by a 37-year-old Algerian man who was arrested at the scene, prompted local authorities to launch a terrorism inquiry after the suspect reportedly yelled "Allahu Akbar," meaning "God is great." The victim, a 69-year-old Portuguese man who attempted to intervene, succumbed to his injuries after being stabbed. Among the police officers, two suffered serious injuries—one was stabbed in the neck and another in the chest.
Knife Attack in Mulhouse: One Dead, Multiple Injured in Terror-Related Incident
Knife Attack in Mulhouse: One Dead, Multiple Injured in Terror-Related Incident
A tragic knife attack in France raises tensions and questions about security and immigration policy.
This suspect was under a deportation order, as he appeared on a terrorism watch list, raising alarms about failures in immigration enforcement. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack as an Islamist act of terrorism and expressed his condolences to the victim's family. He emphasized the French government’s commitment to combating terrorism on its soil.
The incident unfolded around 4:00 PM local time near a bustling market in Mulhouse, a city located near the borders with Germany and Switzerland. The police were initially present for a demonstration supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In reaction to the shocking act, local resident Cemalettin Canak voiced his disbelief, commenting on how such violence was unprecedented in his 41 years living in France. The mayor of Mulhouse, Michele Lutz, expressed that "horror has seized our city," and Prime Minister François Bayrou lamented over the tragedy while expressing hopes for the injured to recover swiftly.
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau revealed that the suspect displayed a "schizophrenic profile" and noted that attempts to deport him had been made ten times, all unsuccessfully due to Algeria refusing to accept him back. Retailleau called for a re-evaluation of relations with Algeria and the need for changes in the operation of detention centers for such individuals. There has been no immediate response from Algerian authorities regarding the incident.
This attack has sparked renewed debates about security measures, immigration policies, and the overall safety of citizens in France.
The incident unfolded around 4:00 PM local time near a bustling market in Mulhouse, a city located near the borders with Germany and Switzerland. The police were initially present for a demonstration supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In reaction to the shocking act, local resident Cemalettin Canak voiced his disbelief, commenting on how such violence was unprecedented in his 41 years living in France. The mayor of Mulhouse, Michele Lutz, expressed that "horror has seized our city," and Prime Minister François Bayrou lamented over the tragedy while expressing hopes for the injured to recover swiftly.
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau revealed that the suspect displayed a "schizophrenic profile" and noted that attempts to deport him had been made ten times, all unsuccessfully due to Algeria refusing to accept him back. Retailleau called for a re-evaluation of relations with Algeria and the need for changes in the operation of detention centers for such individuals. There has been no immediate response from Algerian authorities regarding the incident.
This attack has sparked renewed debates about security measures, immigration policies, and the overall safety of citizens in France.
