Heroes and Horror: Recent Knife Attacks in France
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A young man known as "backpack hero" has been praised for his bravery in trying to stop a knife attack in Annecy, France, which left four children seriously injured. Henri, 24, was filmed chasing the suspect and swinging his bag at him. He was saluted for his bravery by President Emmanuel Macron when the two met in the town on Friday afternoon. Henri said he had followed his instincts and did what he could to "protect the weak".
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