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world6 days ago•24 min saved

Knife attack at Shanghai Japanese restaurant injures three, suspect detained

A 59-year-old man attacked three people with a fruit knife inside a Japanese restaurant at Shanghai’s World Financial Center around noon, injuring two Japanese nationals and a Chinese woman; police detained the suspect at the scene. The injuries are not life-threatening, and authorities say the attacker has a history of mental illness. The incident prompted a Japanese Embassy alert urging vigilance and a call for China to investigate and ensure the safety of Japanese nationals.

via The Japan Times|

#china #embassy #japan

world10 days ago•1 min saved

Modena car-ramming attack leaves eight injured, attacker detained

A man in Modena drove a car into pedestrians, injuring eight (four seriously) before bystanders detained him; he then brandished a knife. Authorities are investigating whether it was a premeditated attack, with Prime Minister Meloni calling it extremely serious and the mayor warning it would be more serious if confirmed as premeditated. The suspect, Italian-born in Bergamo with Maghrebi origins, was named as Salim El Koudri by Salvini.

via BBC|

#investigation #italy #knife-attack

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Police fatally shoot suspect after alleged kidnapping and knife attack at Omaha Walmart

Omaha police shot and killed a woman outside a Walmart after she allegedly held a young boy at knifepoint, took him from a female shopper inside the store, and slashed him across the face; the boy was hospitalized with a serious facial injury but is expected to survive. Investigators are reviewing store video and police body camera footage as they determine motive and identity of the suspect, who died at the scene.

via CBS News|

#crime #kidnapping #knife-attack

local1 month ago•2 min saved

NYPD fatally shoots machete-wielding suspect after random Grand Central stabbing spree

At NYC’s Grand Central–42nd Street station, a machete-wielding man attacked three people in a random incident. Police ordered him to drop the weapon multiple times, and he advanced toward officers, who then fatally shot him. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the suspect, Anthony Griffin, 44, had prior arrests. Transit service was disrupted briefly but resumed as investigators worked the scene.

via PBS|

#anthony-griffin #grand-central #knife-attack

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Arc de Triomphe Knife Attack Ends With Suspect Dead After Police Shootout

A man wielding a knife attacked a police officer during a ceremony at Paris' Arc de Triomphe; he was shot by police and died from his injuries. The suspect, born in 1978, had prior Belgian terror convictions and had been released from prison in December 2025; authorities opened an investigation for attempted murder linked to a terrorist enterprise. No bystanders or officers were injured, and security at the monument was tightened while it remained closed to the public.

via France 24|

#france #knife-attack #paris

world3 months ago•2 min saved

French Art Teacher Stabbed by 14-Year-Old Student, in Critical Condition

A 60-year-old female art teacher at La Guicharde secondary school in Sanary-sur-Mer, southeastern France, is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by a 14-year-old pupil in front of about 20 students; the assailant fled but was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with prosecutors saying there was no apparent religious or political motive, and the school was evacuated as lessons were canceled while Education Minister Geffray visits.

via BBC|

#france #knife-attack #pupil-arrest

crime4 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Incidents of Violence and Robbery at Northwick Park and on the Tube

A man was slashed in the face with a knife after intervening in a gang threatening an elderly passenger on a London Tube train; police are seeking five men in connection with the incident.

via BBC|

#british-transport-police #crime #knife-attack

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Long-Planed Knife Attack in Taiwan Results in Fatality

A suspect in Taiwan meticulously planned a deadly knife and grenade attack in Taipei over a year, resulting in three deaths and 11 injuries, with authorities uncovering extensive preparation and changing tactics during the assault.

via AP News|

#knife-attack #police-investigation #public-safety

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Taiwan Increases Security Following Deadly Knife Attacks

Taiwan authorities have increased security measures across the country, especially in Taipei, following a deadly knife and smoke bomb attack, with heightened police presence and safety protocols at major events like the Taipei Marathon and holiday celebrations to prevent further incidents.

via Taipei Times|

#knife-attack #large-events #police-deployment

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Taiwan attacker planned deadly assault, killing 3 and injuring 11

A 27-year-old man in Taipei carried out a planned knife and smoke-grenade attack, killing three and injuring 11, before falling to his death; authorities are investigating his motives and background.

via AP News|

#investigation #knife-attack #security

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Taiwan Subway Attack: Knife Stabbing and Smoke Bombing Leave Multiple Dead and Injured

A man in Taipei carried out a knife attack and used a smoke grenade near Taipei Main station, killing three and injuring nine before jumping to his death from a department store. The incident prompted increased security measures and is under investigation to determine motives and connections.

via CBS News|

#knife-attack #public-safety #smoke-grenade

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Knife Attack in Taipei Metro Leaves Multiple Dead and Injured

A knife attacker in Taipei set off smoke bombs and stabbed multiple people, killing three and injuring nine, before dying after falling from a building; the motive remains unclear, prompting increased security measures.

via BBC|

#knife-attack #public-safety #smoke-bombs

crime6 months ago•2 min saved

Rising Concerns Over Train Stabbings in Britain

Damson Idris's 17-year-old nephew, Isaiah Ishmael Idris, was injured in a knife attack on a DLR train in east London, making him one of the youngest victims in the incident linked to Anthony Williams, who faces multiple charges including attempted murder and stabbing others. The attack occurred early Saturday morning, and police identified Williams as a suspect after the incident.

via Metro.co.uk|

#crime #damson-idris #huntingdon

world6 months ago•2 min saved

UK train stabbings: multiple attacks and heroism

A woman pleaded for her life during a train attack in Cambridgeshire, where the attacker lunged at her with a knife but stopped after her plea, resulting in 11 injuries. The attacker was later charged with attempted murder, and the victims are recovering from the traumatic incident.

via BBC|

#cambridgeshire #injuries #knife-attack

crime9 months ago•1 min saved

Father of Celtics' Jaylen Brown Arrested in Attempted Murder Case

Marselles Brown, father of NBA star Jaylen Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man over a parking dispute, swinging a knife at the victim approximately 25 times. The incident began when a vehicle was hit, leading to a confrontation where Brown reportedly attacked the victim with a knife. Bail was set at $300,000, and Brown is required to wear an ankle monitor.

via New York Post|

#attempted-murder #crime #jaylen-brown