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Three Injured in Paris Gare de Lyon Knife and Hammer Attack

The assailant, who may have mental health issues, was detained by police; motive remains unclear.

  • Three individuals were wounded in a knife and hammer attack at Paris's Gare de Lyon train station early Saturday morning.
  • One of the victims sustained serious injuries requiring surgery, while the other two suffered minor wounds.
  • The attacker, a 31-year-old man carrying residency papers from Italy, was quickly apprehended by police with the help of bystanders.
  • Authorities are investigating the incident, emphasizing that there are no indications it was a terrorist act.
  • The attack raises security concerns in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled to begin in six months.
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