Overview
- The assaults occurred on Line 3 at République, Arts-et-Métiers and Opéra between about 4:15 and 4:45 p.m. local time.
- All three victims sustained minor wounds; two were taken to hospitals and a third sought treatment on her own.
- Investigators identified the suspect from surveillance footage and phone geolocation and arrested him in Sarcelles at 6:55 p.m., according to police.
- Prosecutors are investigating for attempted murder and aggravated bodily harm with a weapon, and officials say a terrorist motive is being excluded.
- Authorities identify the 25-year-old Malian national as previously convicted, with a planned deportation after a July release that did not proceed because required documents were not obtained.