Overview
- RATP said the assaults took place between 4:15 and 4:45 p.m. at the Arts‑et‑Métiers, République and Opéra stations in central Paris.
- The attacker initially fled, and TF1‑LCI later reported an arrest in Val‑d’Oise after investigators used CCTV footage and mobile phone data to identify a suspect.
- Paris firefighters treated the victims at the stations, with a police source telling TF1‑LCI that the first two suffered superficial leg and minor back injuries.
- Prosecutors stated the suspect is known to police for prior offenses and that probes are underway for attempted murder and aggravated assault with a weapon.
- Officials have not provided a motive, and authorities say the investigation remains active.