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Man Stabs Three Women in Paris, Off-Duty Officer Intervenes

7/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Authorities detained a 31-year-old man after he stabbed three women at Porte de Clichy in Paris.
The 19-, 24- and 36-year-old victims were treated, two critical and one stable, after an off-duty police officer jogging captured the suspect restrained with a chair.
Interior Minister Laurent Núñez said the attacker shouted “Allah commanded me,” made incoherent statements, and noted that police have not labeled it terrorism but are monitoring it.

History

Historical Context

The November 13, 2015 coordinated attacks that killed 130 people prompted President François Hollande to declare a three-month state of emergency and Prime Minister Manuel Valls to grant police expanded powers. France has remained on high alert since the January Charlie Hebdo shootings. That security climate frames today’s stabbing at Porte de Clichy, which interior minister Laurent Núñez is investigating.

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Story summary

Authorities detained a 31-year-old man after he stabbed three women at Porte de Clichy in Paris.
The 19-, 24- and 36-year-old victims were treated, two critical and one stable, after an off-duty police officer jogging captured the suspect restrained with a chair.
Interior Minister Laurent Núñez said the attacker shouted “Allah commanded me,” made incoherent statements, and noted that police have not labeled it terrorism but are monitoring it.

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