Eiffel Tower Stabbing Incident: Suspect Arrested
In a shocking turn of events, a Muslim man carried out a stabbing rampage near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, leaving a German tourist dead and a British citizen with a serious head injury. The suspect, identified as Armand, 26, from France, attributed his actions to the ongoing conflict in Palestine, alleging that France was siding with Israel.
Arrest and Previous Criminal History
The terrifying episode unfolded when Armand fatally stabbed a German tourist of Philippine origin and attacked a British tourist, resulting in severe head injuries. Despite resisting arrest, he was eventually captured by authorities after being subdued with an electric shock gun.
It has come to light that Armand, born to Iranian parents, had previously run afoul of the law, having been arrested in 2016 for planning a similar attack. He was subsequently sentenced to a five-year prison term for the incident.
Political Response and Motive
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended his condolences to the victims and has unequivocally labeled the event as an act of terrorism. With increasing tensions in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, animosities based on race and religion are on the rise in France, which is home to sizable Jewish and Muslim communities.
Authorities have also released a video filmed by Armand before the crime, where he professed his support for the Islamic State and claimed that his actions were in retaliation for the suffering of Muslims. His sentiments were echoed by the French Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin, who disclosed that Armand expressed his displeasure at France’s perceived alignment with Israel and the resultant impact on Muslim lives.
Security Concerns and Aftermath
The senseless attack has raised concerns regarding security in France, particularly with the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Violent incidents connected to the event have only served to exacerbate worries about public safety in the region.
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A Muslim man went on an indiscriminate stabbing rampage near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
A German tourist died and a British person suffered a serious head injury.
“Too many Muslims are dying in Palestine,” said the arrested man, “France is siding with Israel.”
This is Reporter Mab Ryung from Paris.
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Birhakam Bridge near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Policemen with guns set up a police line on the bridge and control it.
At approximately 9 o’clock last night, local time, Armand, a 26-year-old man from France, killed a German tourist from the Philippines who was with his wife by stabbing him in the back and shoulder.
While fleeing, he attacked another British tourist and seriously injured his head.
Armand, who was running away across this bridge after the crime, fiercely resisted the police in pursuit, and was arrested only after being hit twice with an electric shock gun due to his thick clothing.
Witnesses described Armand shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ and ‘God is great’ in Arabic immediately after he was arrested.
He also said, “Too many Muslims are dying in Palestine and France is siding with Israel.”
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“He said he was angry that France was colluding with Israel and that he was sick of seeing Muslims die.”
A two-minute video filmed by Armand before the crime was also released, in which he identified himself as an IS supporter and said, “I am acting to avenge Muslims.”
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“God has not forgotten your sins against Muslims, especially women and children.”
Armand, who was born to Iranian parents, was arrested in 2016 for planning a similar attack and sentenced to five years in prison.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences to the victims and characterized the incident as a terrorist attack.
Since the Israel-Hamas war, conflict over race and religion has been on the rise in France, which has large Jewish and Muslim populations.
With around seven months to go before the Olympic Games in Paris, concerns about security issues are growing as violent incidents linked to the event continue to occur.
This is Son Ryeong from MBC News in Paris.
Video commentary: Lee Yoo-kyung/Video editing: Lee Sang-min
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