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Man Wielding Two Knives Injures Three Women Near Porte de Clichy in Paris

Authorities say the attack is under a criminal investigation focused on the suspect’s mental state while France’s anti‑terror office watches but has not opened a terrorism case.

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Judicial police work in a cordoned off area after a knife-wielding man wounded three people in Paris on July 27, 2026. A man suspected of injuring three people in Paris using "two knives" was "quickly" arrested, the Paris Police Prefecture. "Three identified victims were treated by emergency responders and transported to the hospital" the same source said. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A 31-year-old man attacked three women on a busy street near Porte de Clichy and was overpowered by bystanders before an off-duty police officer took him into custody.
  • Two victims were reported in serious or critical condition and one victim was reported to be pregnant, with all three rushed to hospital for treatment.
  • Verified video shows the long-haired suspect carrying two large kitchen knives, attacking at least one woman and later being pinned to the ground with the knives left on the pavement.
  • Bystander footage includes the suspect uttering religious phrases while restrained, but officials describe his remarks as incoherent and say they are examining possible psychiatric causes.
  • Paris prosecutors are leading the probe, PNAT is monitoring developments without opening a terrorism investigation, and investigators continue to verify the attacker’s identity and motive.