Knife attacks shock France, injuring children and sparking national outrage.
TL;DR
Eight people, including children, were injured in a stabbing in the French Alps. The suspect, a 31-year-old Syrian, was arrested immediately and is currently in police custody. Four children aged between 22 months and 3 years suffered life-threatening injuries. The attacker’s motives remain unknown but do not appear to be terrorism-related. The incident took place in Annecy's city center, a popular tourist destination.
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