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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.
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