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Michigan police officer 'stable' after stabbing at airport | Michigan police officer 'stable' after stabbing at airport |
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A police officer is in hospital recovering after he was stabbed in the back and neck at an airport in Michigan, police say. | |
A suspect is in custody after Wednesday morning's attack at Bishop International Airport in Flint. | |
The FBI, which is leading the investigation, said it cannot rule out terrorism as a motive. | |
The attacker cried "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest"), witnesses and sources at the airport were quoted as saying. | |
"We are aware of reports that the attacker made statements immediately prior to or while attacking the officer," the FBI said in a statement. | |
"But it is too early to determine the nature of these alleged statements or whether or not this was an act of terrorism." | |
The airport has been evacuated and additional officers have been stationed at city hall, officials say. | |
The officer appears to have been targeted, police told journalists. | |
He was named by local media as Lieutenant Jeff Neville, and was in a stable condition. | |
"Please keep the officer in your prayers," said Michigan State Police on Twitter. | |
Lt Neville was standing at the top of the escalators when he was approached from behind and attacked with a large knife, sources told ABC 12 in Flint. | |
The incident took place shortly after 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday. | The incident took place shortly after 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday. |
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with all of our law enforcement officers who work to service and protect us each and every day. | Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with all of our law enforcement officers who work to service and protect us each and every day. |
"I want the public to know that several agencies are involved and working to ensure the situation is under control." | "I want the public to know that several agencies are involved and working to ensure the situation is under control." |
They are taking extra precautions just to be safe, she added. | They are taking extra precautions just to be safe, she added. |
Officials say the airport will remain closed until further notice. | Officials say the airport will remain closed until further notice. |
About 800,000 passengers used the airport last year. | About 800,000 passengers used the airport last year. |