A tragic incident unfolded in the French city of Mulhouse on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and five others injured. The attack, which occurred just before 4pm at a local market, is being investigated as a suspected act of terrorism.
A 37-year-old Algerian man, reportedly shouting "Allahu Akbar," was arrested at the scene. Witnesses told AFP that he repeated the phrase several times. The deceased victim is understood to have been a Portuguese national.
Two police officers were seriously injured after being stabbed in the neck and chest, while three others sustained minor injuries. The attacker was reportedly under an expulsion order from France and had been under judicial supervision and house arrest.
President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack as an "Islamist terrorist attack" and vowed to continue the fight against terrorism in France. Mulhouse mayor Michele Lutz expressed her condolences to the victims and their families.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is expected to visit the scene of the attack later in the evening.
11 Comments
Fuerza
This is a victory for the people of France. They have shown that they will not be intimidated by terrorism.
Manolo Noriega
This is horrific. Another life senselessly taken by terrorism. My thoughts are with the families of the victim and the injured.
Fuerza
This attack shows the importance of strong borders and immigration controls.
Ongania
This attack is a reminder that we must never forget the threat of terrorism.
Manolo Noriega
We need to do everything we can to protect ourselves from terrorism. This includes profiling potential suspects.
KittyKat
This attack is a tragedy that should never have happened. We must learn from this and do everything we can to prevent such attacks in the future.
Loubianka
This attack is a cowardly act of violence. The perpetrators must be brought to justice.
Katchuka
We must not let the terrorists win. We must continue to fight for our freedom and security.
Noir Black
This is a dark day for France. We must stand together in solidarity and condemn this act of terrorism.
Eugene Alta
The attacker deserves the harshest punishment possible. He must be held accountable for his actions.
BuggaBoom
This attack is a reminder that we need to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.