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Man Arrested After Attempted Strangulations at Paris Metro Station

Two women were attacked an hour apart at Pyrénées station; the suspect, known to police, is in custody awaiting a mental health evaluation.

Un homme interné après avoir étranglé deux femmes dans une station de métro parisien
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Overview

  • The attacks occurred on May 17, 2025, at Pyrénées station on Line 11 of the Paris metro, with the first incident taking place at 8:30 a.m.
  • The suspect initially fled after bystanders intervened but returned an hour later to assault a second woman before being apprehended by RATP and police teams.
  • The first victim, a two-month pregnant woman, and the second victim, who lost consciousness, were both hospitalized for further examinations.
  • The suspect, a French national with a known criminal history, has been placed in custody and will undergo a behavioral and mental health evaluation.
  • RATP expressed deep concern over the incident and is reviewing station security measures following recent transit-related violence in Paris.