During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, two people were stabbed by an individual in France, who was arrested with an accomplice. The prosecution has opened an investigation to determine the origin of these attacks, which were allegedly committed 'for no apparent reason.' The first attack occurred around 3:30 a.m. in front of Café Oz, an atmospheric bar. The victim, who suffered a shallow wound to the face, claimed he was attacked by two men. The suspects fled immediately after bar security guards tried to intervene.
A few dozen meters away, authorities were called for a second stabbing attack. The same suspects stabbed another person three times in the chest and abdomen. An off-duty police officer present at the scene tried to intervene but was hit on the eyebrow. The attackers were later caught and controlled by the Paris Anti-Crime Brigade. The two men, aged 33 and 34, were identified as customers of Café Oz and were recognized by the bar security guards, the victims, and a witness.
The first victim suffered minor injuries, while the second was seriously injured and transported to Pitié Salpêtrière hospital with a life-threatening prognosis. The alleged perpetrators were taken into police custody and were still being questioned on Wednesday afternoon.
In a separate incident, an individual was arrested in Nice after injuring a woman with a sword in the city center early in the afternoon. The victim, believed to be in her seventies, was injured in the hand while trying to defend herself by taking the weapon from the attacker. A passerby stopped the man before the arrival of the sentry forces. Thanks to their rapid intervention, the dangerous individual was arrested.
- The motive behind the attacks in both Paris and Nice remains unclear, as investigations are ongoing. Authorities are working to determine whether there is any connection between the incidents or if they were isolated acts of violence.
- In Paris, the swift action of the Paris Anti-Crime Brigade ensured that the suspects were apprehended quickly, preventing further harm. In Nice, the intervention of a passerby played a crucial role in stopping the attacker before more serious injuries could occur.
- Public safety concerns have been heightened following these attacks, and local authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.
