Suspect in Paris Police Attack Transferred to Psychiatric Facility
The man, who injured three officers and reportedly shouted 'Allah Akbar,' had a history of similar incidents and was deemed medically unfit for custody.
- Three police officers were slightly injured on February 4, 2025, in an attack outside the heavily secured Paris police headquarters.
- The suspect, reportedly of Somali origin, attempted to seize an officer's weapon and shouted 'Allah Akbar' during his arrest, according to authorities.
- The man was transferred to a psychiatric facility after his behavior led officials to lift his custody on medical grounds.
- The suspect had prior incidents in 2023 involving attempts to take weapons from law enforcement officers and was previously declared criminally irresponsible.
- Authorities are still verifying the suspect's identity, with preliminary findings suggesting he was under an order to leave France.
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