A knife attack in eastern France has resulted in one fatality and several injuries, including to law enforcement officers. This incident occurred at a covered canal market in Mulhouse, situated near the German border, on Saturday afternoon. Michele Lutz, the city’s mayor, confirmed through a Facebook post that a man launched the attack.
Multiple police officers were hurt during their intervention, and Lutz noted that the incident is currently being treated as potential terrorism. She expressed her distress, stating, “Horror has just gripped our city.” French President Macron, addressing the matter on BFMTV, stated it was “beyond doubt” that the incident was an “Islamist terrorist attack.” He announced that the Interior Minister was en route to Mulhouse and would provide further information.
The suspect has been apprehended, as reported by BFM Alsace, who highlighted that the individual is known to authorities for terrorism prevention measures.
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