Paris knife attack injures three women, suspect arrested

A man armed with two knives stabbed three women in northwest Paris on Monday, July 27, 2026, leaving one victim in critical condition and prompting a swift arrest by an off-duty police officer. The attack occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time near the Porte de Clichy tram stop and the brasserie Les Deux Coupoles, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez and Paris police.

The victims, aged 19, 24, and 36, were treated by paramedics at the scene before being transported to a hospital. Two of the women sustained serious injuries, with one struck in the lower back and another in the abdomen. Officials confirmed that one of the victims is pregnant and remains in critical condition.

The suspect, a 31-year-old man, was arrested at the scene. Authorities stated he is believed to have mental health issues and was armed with two kitchen knives. During his arrest, the man made incoherent statements, with some reports indicating he shouted phrases referencing Allah. A source close to the investigation told Le Parisien the suspect said, "Allah sent me to kill women." However, Interior Minister Nunez cautioned against premature conclusions regarding the attacker's motives, noting...