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Paris Knife Attacker Returned to Custody Post Psychiatric Evaluation

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Following a knife attack on Saturday at Paris' Gare de Lyon train station, the assailant, a 32-year-old Malian citizen, was returned to police custody on Sunday after undergoing psychiatric evaluation. The attack occurred at 7:35 am and targeted passers-by at the busy station, which serves both domestic and international train routes, including those heading to Switzerland and Italy.

Bystanders intervened before railway police arrived, subduing the attacker. Due to concerns about his mental state, the assailant was sent to the police psychiatric service rather than being immediately questioned. One victim sustained life-threatening injuries to the abdomen, while two others suffered minor wounds. Another person went into shock after witnessing the assaults.

The attacker, who had lived legally in Italy since 2016, possessed the necessary documents for legal travel to France and had no criminal record. He had recently been in the Turin province, undergoing treatment at a mental health center, according to Italy's national police.

French authorities revealed that the assailant had informed them of psychiatric problems and was carrying medication. Motives for the attack remain unclear, but videos posted on a TikTok account linked to the attacker referenced France's past military operations in Mali.

In response to the incident, the Paris prosecutors' office initiated an inquiry, while the national anti-terrorist prosecutor announced observation of the proceedings at this stage. The attack occurred less than six months before Paris is set to host the 2024 Olympic Games, with heightened security concerns considering the city's role as a major transportation hub.

Gare de Lyon is France's largest mainline rail hub, handling more than 100 million passengers annually. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by major transportation centers, and authorities are working to unravel the motivations behind the attack.

Feb. 5, 2024 12:45 p.m. 1360

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