Knife Attack in Mulhouse Labeled Islamist Terrorism by Macron
A knife attack in Mulhouse, France, leaves one dead and two police officers injured, leading to a government investigation into Islamist extremism.
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A knife attack during a demonstration in Mulhouse, France, resulted in one death and serious injuries to two police officers. The alleged attacker, a 37-year-old man from Algeria, is on a terrorism watchlist. French President Emmanuel Macron described the incident as an act of Islamist terrorism, while investigations by anti-terrorism authorities are underway. The attack, which occurred in the aftermath of increasing tensions surrounding extremist threats in France, highlights ongoing concerns about national security and terrorism prevention measures.
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The attack involved a 37-year-old Algerian man on a terrorism watchlist who stabbed municipal police officers during a demonstration, shouting 'Allahu Akbar.' One civilian was killed, and two police officers were seriously injured.
President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack as an 'Islamist terrorist act' and emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating terrorism.
The suspect, a 37-year-old Algerian man, was on a terrorism watchlist and had been subject to judicial supervision and house arrest. France had attempted to deport him ten times, but Algeria refused to accept him.
The investigation is being led by France's national anti-terror prosecutors unit (PNAT).
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