On Wednesday morning, the man wounded five people, including a police officer. Police opened fire on the suspect, who was apprehended.
On Wednesday morning, January 11, a man stabbed several people at the Gare du Nord station (Paris) before being arrested by police. According to police, the incident occurred at about 6:40 a.m.
Emergency services quickly assisted the victims. One was shot in the shoulder blade and was evacuated in an emergency. The wounded police officer was shot in the back by the assailant. According to a police source, he was off duty but was wearing a bulletproof vest, which saved him. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation.
SNCF told Le Figaro that the injured suspect was detained at the station after emergency services intervened. Police set up a security perimeter and the station continues to operate normally.
Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanen tweeted his thanks to "the forces of order for an effective and courageous response." The circumstances of the attack are still unclear. It is not known whether it was a fight or an act of terrorism.