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world13 days ago•4 min saved

Arc de Triomphe Knife Attack Ends With Suspect Dead After Police Shootout

A man wielding a knife attacked a police officer during a ceremony at Paris' Arc de Triomphe; he was shot by police and died from his injuries. The suspect, born in 1978, had prior Belgian terror convictions and had been released from prison in December 2025; authorities opened an investigation for attempted murder linked to a terrorist enterprise. No bystanders or officers were injured, and security at the monument was tightened while it remained closed to the public.

via France 24|

#france #knife-attack #paris

world22 days ago•2 min saved

French Art Teacher Stabbed by 14-Year-Old Student, in Critical Condition

A 60-year-old female art teacher at La Guicharde secondary school in Sanary-sur-Mer, southeastern France, is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by a 14-year-old pupil in front of about 20 students; the assailant fled but was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with prosecutors saying there was no apparent religious or political motive, and the school was evacuated as lessons were canceled while Education Minister Geffray visits.

via BBC|

#france #knife-attack #pupil-arrest

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Multiple Incidents of Violence and Robbery at Northwick Park and on the Tube

A man was slashed in the face with a knife after intervening in a gang threatening an elderly passenger on a London Tube train; police are seeking five men in connection with the incident.

via BBC|

#british-transport-police #crime #knife-attack

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Long-Planed Knife Attack in Taiwan Results in Fatality

A suspect in Taiwan meticulously planned a deadly knife and grenade attack in Taipei over a year, resulting in three deaths and 11 injuries, with authorities uncovering extensive preparation and changing tactics during the assault.

via AP News|

#knife-attack #police-investigation #public-safety

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Taiwan Increases Security Following Deadly Knife Attacks

Taiwan authorities have increased security measures across the country, especially in Taipei, following a deadly knife and smoke bomb attack, with heightened police presence and safety protocols at major events like the Taipei Marathon and holiday celebrations to prevent further incidents.

via Taipei Times|

#knife-attack #large-events #police-deployment

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Taiwan attacker planned deadly assault, killing 3 and injuring 11

A 27-year-old man in Taipei carried out a planned knife and smoke-grenade attack, killing three and injuring 11, before falling to his death; authorities are investigating his motives and background.

via AP News|

#investigation #knife-attack #security

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Taiwan Subway Attack: Knife Stabbing and Smoke Bombing Leave Multiple Dead and Injured

A man in Taipei carried out a knife attack and used a smoke grenade near Taipei Main station, killing three and injuring nine before jumping to his death from a department store. The incident prompted increased security measures and is under investigation to determine motives and connections.

via CBS News|

#knife-attack #public-safety #smoke-grenade

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Knife Attack in Taipei Metro Leaves Multiple Dead and Injured

A knife attacker in Taipei set off smoke bombs and stabbed multiple people, killing three and injuring nine, before dying after falling from a building; the motive remains unclear, prompting increased security measures.

via BBC|

#knife-attack #public-safety #smoke-bombs

crime3 months ago•2 min saved

Rising Concerns Over Train Stabbings in Britain

Damson Idris's 17-year-old nephew, Isaiah Ishmael Idris, was injured in a knife attack on a DLR train in east London, making him one of the youngest victims in the incident linked to Anthony Williams, who faces multiple charges including attempted murder and stabbing others. The attack occurred early Saturday morning, and police identified Williams as a suspect after the incident.

via Metro.co.uk|

#crime #damson-idris #huntingdon

world3 months ago•2 min saved

UK train stabbings: multiple attacks and heroism

A woman pleaded for her life during a train attack in Cambridgeshire, where the attacker lunged at her with a knife but stopped after her plea, resulting in 11 injuries. The attacker was later charged with attempted murder, and the victims are recovering from the traumatic incident.

via BBC|

#cambridgeshire #injuries #knife-attack

crime6 months ago•1 min saved

Father of Celtics' Jaylen Brown Arrested in Attempted Murder Case

Marselles Brown, father of NBA star Jaylen Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man over a parking dispute, swinging a knife at the victim approximately 25 times. The incident began when a vehicle was hit, leading to a confrontation where Brown reportedly attacked the victim with a knife. Bail was set at $300,000, and Brown is required to wear an ankle monitor.

via New York Post|

#attempted-murder #crime #jaylen-brown

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Ohio Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man Near Milwaukee RNC

Ohio police officers in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a knife-wielding man who charged at an unarmed individual, sparking outrage among local residents who questioned the presence of out-of-state officers. The incident occurred near King Park, about a mile from the convention site, and body camera footage showed officers repeatedly commanding the man to drop the knives before firing. The man was identified as 43-year-old Samuel Sharpe, who lived in a nearby tent encampment.

via CBS News|

#crime #knife-attack #milwaukee

us1 year ago•2 min saved

Ohio Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man Near RNC in Milwaukee

Five Ohio police officers assisting with security at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee fatally shot a 43-year-old local man who was charging at another person with knives. The officers intervened after repeatedly ordering the man to drop the weapons, and body camera footage confirmed the immediate threat to someone's life.

via The New York Times|

#knife-attack #milwaukee #ohio-officers

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Far-Right German Politician Stabbed in Mannheim Attack

A far-right AfD candidate, Heinrich Koch, was attacked with a knife in Mannheim while confronting someone removing an election poster. The suspect, showing signs of mental illness, was arrested. The incident adds to growing concerns over political violence in Germany, following recent attacks on other politicians.

via DW (English)|

#afd #germany #knife-attack

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

German Far-Right Politician Stabbed in Second Attack

Heinrich Koch, a local candidate for Germany's right-wing AfD party, was injured in a knife attack in Mannheim, the second such incident in days. The suspect, showing signs of mental illness, was detained and taken to a psychiatric hospital. The attack comes amid a surge in assaults on politicians ahead of upcoming elections.

via Reuters|

#afd #election-violence #germany