Three women were wounded in a stabbing attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris on Monday. The 31-year-old suspect, subdued by bystanders, reportedly told investigators 'Allah sent me to kill women.' Despite the religious nature of the statement, French authorities said terrorism is not currently the leading line of investigation.
Three women were wounded in a stabbing attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris earlier today. The 31-year-old suspect, subdued by bystanders using a chair before an off-duty police officer arrested him, told investigators that 'Allah sent me to kill women,' according to a source close to the probe. Despite the religious justification, French authorities stated that terrorism is not the leading line of investigation, and the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office has not taken over the case. The suspect's motive remains under investigation.
In a series of updates at 14:29 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported the arrest, then that three people were wounded, followed by an unverified report of the assailant wielding large knives. By 14:29, multiple newsrooms confirmed that three women, including a pregnant woman, were stabbed, and the attacker reportedly told police 'Allah told me to do this.' Yediot News further confirmed the suspect used two kitchen knives. The latest development from the investigation reveals the suspect's specific statement to investigators and the authorities' position that terrorism is not the primary line of inquiry.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed earlier today that all casualties are women, as The Zioneer reported at 14:17 Jerusalem. Paris has been the site of numerous terror incidents characterized by religious extremism, as noted in The Zioneer's topic coverage.
It remains unclear why French authorities have not classified the attack as terrorism, despite the suspect's religiously motivated statement. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been announced.
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