Three Women Stabbed in Paris Metro, Attacker Arrested
In a shocking series of events, three women were stabbed at separate stations on Line 3 of the Paris Metro. French police have apprehended a man suspected of carrying out these attacks. The victims, while injured, are not in serious condition, and authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive.
Context and Background
Amid the capital's end-of-year festivities, the stabbings occurred between 4:15 p.m. (1515 GMT) and 4:45 p.m. at the Republique, Arts et Metiers, and Opera stations, as reported by The Hindu and the RATP authority that manages the transit service. These stations are all located along the Line 3 Metro track that runs across central Paris.
The Attacks and Arrest
The suspect, a man in his 20s, attacked three women at these separate locations, confirmed by Deutsche Welle. Following the stabbings, there was a brief period where the attacker was at large, causing panic among Metro users. However, he was subsequently arrested, as reported by ANSA, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, Sky News World, Clarin, Folha de S.Paulo, South China Morning Post, and The Hindu.
According to an Agence France-Presse journalist at Republique station, one of the victims was seen being treated for a wound in the leg by a security team. The other two victims also sustained injuries but none of the victims are in danger of death, according to La Repubblica and ANSA.
Response and Current Status
The RATP authority has been in communication about the incident, keeping the public informed of developments. The company managing transport in the French capital has confirmed the arrest and the conditions of the victims.
The Paris prosecutor's office released a statement confirming the arrest of the suspect on Friday (26), as mentioned by Folha de S.Paulo. The authorities have ruled out the possibility that the stabbings were an act of terrorism, as reported by ANSA and Clarin.
In the wake of these attacks, the situation has been brought under control with the apprehension of the suspect. The investigation into the incident continues, as the authorities aim to establish the motive behind the attacks. The victims are currently recovering, and no further danger to the public is anticipated. Despite the frightening incident, Parisians are resuming their end-of-year festivities, albeit with a heightened sense of caution.