Knife attack in France

SOURCE www.the-independent.com
An Algerian man on a 'radicalism list' was arrested after a knife attack in France that left one person dead and several police officers injured. The attack was described as 'Islamist terrorism' by President Emmanuel Macron.

Key Points

  • Algerian man on 'radicalism list' arrested after knife attack in Mulhouse
  • One person killed and several police officers injured
  • President Macron labels attack as 'Islamist terrorism'

Pros

  • Swift police response to apprehend the suspect
  • President Macron's strong condemnation of the attack

Cons

  • Loss of life in the attack
  • Heightened alert for extremist threats in France