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Suspect Arrested After Knife Attacks on Paris Metro Line 3 That Injured Three Women

CCTV and phone geolocation led police to the man’s home, where he was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide.

Overview

  • The attacks unfolded over roughly 30 minutes between 16:15 and 16:45 local time across République, Arts-et-Métiers and Opéra stations.
  • All three victims were hospitalized with injuries described as non‑life‑threatening after passengers and emergency teams assisted at the scenes.
  • The Paris prosecutor placed transport security investigators (SRT) in charge and opened a case for attempted voluntary homicide and violence with a weapon.
  • The anti‑terror office was not activated, and media reports say investigators are considering a possible psychiatric explanation while inquiries continue.
  • RATP reported initial disruptions on Line 3, later restored normal service, and deployed additional security patrols; authorities said the suspect, born in 2000, was already known to police.