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'Allah commanded me': Three women stabbed in Paris, crowd subdues suspect

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Story Timeline

Jul 26 – Aug 1

16 articles|6 sources
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Human Interest(7)
Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Authorities in Germany issue a wanted notice for suspect in Berlin Pride van ramming

German authorities have issued a wanted notice for a 21-year-old suspect, identified as Abdul B., in connection with a van ramming incident at Berlin's Pride festival. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in one death and at least 16 injuries, with some victims also reportedly stabbed. Police stated the suspect is known to them and has ties to Islamic circles in Berlin. The public has been warned to avoid direct contact with Abdul B. as he is considered armed and dangerous. The exact motives and sequence of events remain under investigation.

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South China Morning Post11h ago

Paris police arrest man who wounded 3 with knives

On Monday, a man allegedly attacked and wounded three women with kitchen knives in Paris's Porte de Clichy area. The victims, aged 19, 24, and 36, were hospitalized, with two sustaining grave injuries that were not life-threatening. An off-duty French policeman apprehended the suspect at the scene. The identities of the suspect and his motives remain unclear.

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The Guardian - World News11h ago

Off-duty police officer detains man who attacked three women with knives in Paris

An off-duty French police officer detained a man who attacked three women with knives in Paris on Monday. The assault occurred around 11:30 AM in the Porte de Clichy area. The victims, aged 19, 24, and 36, were hospitalized, with two suffering grave but not life-threatening injuries to their lower back and abdomen. The suspect's identity and motive remain unclear, though he made incoherent statements. The interior minister advised against premature conclusions regarding his motives.

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National Security(6)
Fox News - WorldYesterday

Berlin Pride attack believed to be an act of Islamic terror, suspect on the run: German minister

German authorities are searching for Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, following a van attack near Berlin's Pride festival. Officials believe the incident, which killed one person and injured at least 29 others, was an act of Islamic terror. Ballout, who is considered armed and dangerous, is known to police for previous crimes and alleged ties to the "Islamist scene." The attack occurred Saturday night when a van drove into a crowd in Tiergarten park before the suspect allegedly attacked people with a machete and fled. The manhunt is ongoing, with police having searched several locations without success.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Berlin Pride van and knife rampage an ‘Islamist terror attack’, authorities say

Authorities have declared a van and knife rampage near Berlin's Pride festival an Islamist terror attack. The incident occurred Saturday evening in Tiergarten park, killing one person and injuring 29 others. A 21-year-old German national of Lebanese roots, identified as Abdul Ballout, was the chief suspect. German officials stated Ballout had a history of criminal offenses, radicalization, and affiliation with the Islamist scene. He was shot dead by police during an operation. The attack forced organizers to shorten the Pride event, which was celebrating LGBTQ+ rights.

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

Police shot and killed Abdul Ballout, the 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese heritage suspected of carrying out an "Islamist terror attack" at Berlin Pride. The incident occurred in Spandau, a western borough of Berlin, when Ballout rushed at officers with a knife. This ended a manhunt following a van ramming into a crowd near Tiergarten park on Saturday evening, which killed one woman and injured at least 29 others. Authorities stated that evidence pointed to an Islamist terror attack and that Ballout had a history of criminal offenses, radicalization, and affiliation with the Islamist scene.

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Conflict(3)
Fox News - World6h ago

'Allah commanded me': Three women stabbed in Paris, crowd subdues suspect

Three women were stabbed in Paris on Monday by a 31-year-old man who reportedly stated, "it is Allah who commanded me." The suspect was subdued by bystanders at the scene. Two victims were in critical condition, and one was in serious condition. This incident follows a recent stabbing attack in England and a vehicular attack at a Pride parade in Berlin, Germany. French authorities are being cautious about attributing motive, citing the suspect's "incoherent remarks." The article also mentions a White House report on migration and crime in Europe, though the immigration status of the Paris suspect was not confirmed.

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Chief suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead, police say

The chief suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack, Abdul Ballout, was shot and killed by police on Sunday. The confrontation occurred in a Berlin suburb during a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack. One person died and 29 were injured in the incident, which took place near the Brandenburg Gate, close to the closing event of the city's Pride festival. Berlin prosecutors stated that Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, had previously sought to join Islamic State.

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack

A suspect, known to police for connections to Islamist circles, rammed a car into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event in Tiergarten park on Saturday night. Several people were reportedly injured with stabbing weapons during the incident. Police have released an image of the suspect and are conducting a manhunt, warning the public that he is believed to be armed and dangerous. Authorities are investigating the possibility that one or more individuals may have fled the abandoned vehicle, suggesting potential additional suspects. The public has been urged to provide information but not to approach the suspect.

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Key Claims

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Three women were stabbed in Paris on Monday.

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The suspect stated, 'it is Allah who commanded me' after the attack.

— suspect

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French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urged caution regarding the motive.

— Laurent Nunez

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The attack occurred days after incidents in England and Berlin.

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German officials are calling for tighter laws for known extremists following a deadly attack at Berlin Pride.

— German officials

Jul 19 – Jul 25

2 articles|2 sources
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Human Interest(2)
South China Morning Post2d ago

Berlin Pride parade called off after car drives into crowd

A car drove into a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, resulting in one fatality and at least 15 injuries. The incident occurred in the Tiergarten park, close to the Brandenburg Gate, prompting police to call off the annual LGBTQ parade. Emergency services, including firefighters and ambulances, responded to the scene to attend to the victims, some of whom sustained life-threatening injuries. Police are actively searching for suspects and urged attendees to leave the event premises immediately. The vehicle struck multiple people in the park, which was near the pride march route.

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BBC News - World2d ago

Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say

Several people were injured at a Berlin Pride event on Saturday after a vehicle reportedly drove into a crowd near Tiergarten park. Police are conducting an intensive manhunt for the driver and have urged the public to avoid the area. Emergency services are treating the injured at the scene. The annual Christopher Street Day event has been cancelled due to the incident. Police stated they believe a vehicle entered the park and struck several individuals. Images from the scene show a significant emergency response.

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Key Claims

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A car drove into a crowd during Berlin’s LGBTQ parade, killing one person and injuring at least 15.

— police

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The incident prompted police to call off the Berlin Pride parade.

— police

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Some of the victims had life-threatening injuries.

— police

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A car had driven into the Tiergarten park, near the route of the pride march, hitting several people.

— police

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The annual pride event, Christopher Street Day, has been cancelled.

— article

Apr 26 – May 2

1 articles|1 sources
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Legal & Judicial(1)
South China Morning PostMay 1

Tokyo man who attacked teens with hammer arrested after manhunt

A 44-year-old man, Teruyuki Takabayashi, has been arrested in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of attempted murder following a manhunt. He is accused of striking a 17-year-old high school student in the face with a hammer on Wednesday morning in Fussa, western Tokyo. The victim was part of a group of seven teenagers near a restaurant. Police believe Takabayashi attacked the group after his mother warned them to be quiet. He reportedly sprayed police officers with a medicinal substance when they responded to the scene. Takabayashi denies intending to murder the victim.

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Key Claims

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Teruyuki Takabayashi, 44, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a manhunt.

— local police

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I did not have the intent to murder.

— Teruyuki Takabayashi

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The suspect allegedly struck a 17-year-old high school student in the face with a hammer in Fussa, Tokyo.

— local police

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The suspect pointed a knife at police officers and sprayed them with a medicinal substance.

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The suspect is thought to have attacked the group after his mother warned them to be quiet.