France Knife Attack Suspect Identified? 37-Year-Old Algerian Man Shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ While Killing One And Injuring Three

A knife attack near a busy market in Mulhouse, eastern France, left one person dead and three others injured on Saturday. According to the French Interior Minister, the suspect has been identified as a 37-year-old Algerian man with a history of Islamic extremism and a diagnosed schizophrenic condition.

The attacker was arrested following the incident.

Anti-Terrorism Investigation Launched

The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office has initiated an investigation into the attack. The incident occurred in Mulhouse, a city near the borders of Germany and Switzerland. French authorities are treating the attack as a potential act of terrorism, given the suspect’s extremist background.

BREAKING NEWS :
Here is the Algerian terrorist Brahim A., 37 years old, the attacker behind the attack in Mulhouse, France, this afternoon.

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– A 37-year-old Algerian man carried out a knife attack at a market in Mulhouse, France, on Saturday afternoon, killing one civilian and injuring at least two others, including three municipal police officers.

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President Macron Condemns Attack as ‘Islamist Terrorism’

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack, attributing it to “Islamist terrorism.” He assured the public of the government’s “complete determination” to address the threat. In response to the incident, French authorities have heightened the national alert level for extremist threats.

The deceased victim was identified as a 69-year-old Portuguese man. Of the three injured individuals, one was a parking control officer who suffered severe stab wounds to the aorta and torso and remains hospitalized. The other two victims sustained less serious injuries, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.

Profile of the Accused: History of Extremism and Mental Health Issues

The suspect is a 37-year-old Algerian man who was reportedly heard shouting “Allahu akbar” and “God is great” in Arabic during the attack. He was armed with a knife and a screwdriver.

According to authorities, the suspect entered France without documentation in 2014. He was previously arrested and convicted of glorifying terrorism following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

After serving a prison sentence for that conviction, the suspect was placed under house arrest while French authorities attempted to deport him to Algeria. However, Algeria resisted his deportation, leading to heightened tensions between the two countries.

France-Algeria Relations and Broader Security Context

Tensions have escalated between France and Algeria over the repatriation of Algerian nationals linked to extremist activities or other criminal offenses in France. Diplomatic disputes have further strained bilateral relations.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau highlighted recent Islamic extremist attacks in Germany and other countries, emphasizing that France has made “immense progress” in countering terrorism since the series of attacks in 2015 and 2016 linked to ISIS and al-Qaida.

The French government remains on high alert following this tragic incident. Security measures have been intensified nationwide as the investigation continues. Authorities are closely examining the suspect’s background and motives while taking preventive measures to counter extremist threats.

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