Attaque au couteau Lyon - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Date and location: The knife attack took place on October 31, 2020, in Lyon, France.
- 2. Suspect: The suspect, a 33-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker, was arrested by the police shortly after the attack.
- 3. Victims: Two people were killed in the attack, a 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman. Several others were injured, including a man in his 60s who was in critical condition.
- 4. Motive: The motive for the attack is still under investigation, but authorities are considering it a possible terrorist act.
- 5. Previous criminal record: The suspect had a criminal record in France for petty crimes, but nothing that indicated he was capable of such a violent attack.
- 6. Police response: The police quickly responded to the scene and arrested the suspect without any further casualties.
- 7. Terrorism threat level: Following the attack, the terrorism threat level in France was raised to its highest level, as a precautionary measure.
- 8. Investigation: The French authorities are working to determine if the suspect had any accomplices or if he was acting alone.
- 9. Public reaction: The attack has shocked the residents of Lyon and raised concerns about security in public spaces.
- 10. Support for the victims: The families of the victims have received support from the French government, and a memorial service was held to honor the victims of the attack.