A Man with knife wounds six people at Gare du Nord Train station in Paris

 A Man with knife wounds six people at Gare du Nord Train station in Paris

A man armed with a knife attacked several people at Gare du Nord, one of Paris's main railway stations, on a Friday evening. Six people were injured in the incident, which occurred around 8:00 p.m. local time. The attacker, who was reportedly wielding a knife, was subsequently arrested by police at the scene.

According to eyewitnesses, the attacker, who has not been identified, was heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" (Arabic for "God is Great") before launching the attack. The French police have not confirmed the attacker's identity or the details of his possible motives.

The victims were rushed to the hospital, with two suffering serious injuries but all of them are reported to be in stable condition now. The police and emergency services quickly arrived at the scene and secured the area, and the station was evacuated as a precaution.

The incident has prompted a major police response, with officers sealing off the area and launching an investigation. French authorities have increased security in the area around Gare du Nord and other major transportation hubs in Paris and other cities, as well as at other locations throughout the country.

The incident has not yet been declared as a terrorist attack but the investigation is ongoing. However, the French Interior Ministry has confirmed that the attack is being treated as a potential act of terrorism and that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the public.

This attack has caused panic and fear among the public, who has witnessed this incident in the station, which is one of the busiest railway stations in Europe, serving as the primary gateway for trains arriving from Northern Europe, including the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.

This incident serves as a reminder of the continued threat of terrorism in France and other parts of Europe, and highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and increased security measures at public places. Officials are urging the public to remain calm and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.