French Soldier Stabbed in Paris Ahead of Olympics
The attacker, known for psychiatric issues, was quickly apprehended; heightened security measures are in place as the Games approach.
- The soldier was patrolling Gare de l'Est station as part of Operation Sentinelle.
- The attacker, a 40-year-old man with a history of psychiatric problems, was detained and taken to a psychiatric facility.
- The soldier sustained a shoulder injury but is not in life-threatening condition.
- Paris is deploying tens of thousands of police and military personnel for the upcoming Olympics.
- Authorities are investigating the motive but do not currently suspect terrorism.