France: Police neutralize knife-wielding assailant in Paris February 21

Event

A knife-wielding assailant reportedly stabbed and wounded one person on a tram in Paris' 18th arrondissement around 12:00 (local time) on Thursday, February 21. Police shot and wounded the assailant after he threatened a group of officers. Authorities have opened an investigation into the incident; initial reports claim that the assailant attacked a man who had refused to give money to a beggar.

Advice

Individuals in Paris are advised to report all suspicious objects and behavior to police and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.