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Michigan police officer 'stable' after stabbing at airport Michigan airport knife attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar', says FBI
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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. Authorities are treating the stabbing of a police officer at an airport in Michigan as an act of terrorism.
A suspect is in custody after Wednesday morning's attack at Bishop International Airport in Flint. The suspect, Amor Ftouhi, 50, shouted "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest" in Arabic) before knifing the officer in the back and neck, said officials.
The FBI, which is leading the investigation, said it cannot rule out terrorism as a motive. Lieutenant Jeff Neville is in a stable condition in hospital after Wednesday morning's attack at Bishop International Airport in Flint.
The attacker cried "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest"), witnesses and sources at the airport were quoted as saying. The Canadian suspect entered the US at Lake Champlain, New York, on 16 June.
"We are aware of reports that the attacker made statements immediately prior to or while attacking the officer," the FBI said in a statement. FBI agent in charge David Gelios told media the weapon was a 12in (30cm) knife with an 8in serrated blade.
"But it is too early to determine the nature of these alleged statements or whether or not this was an act of terrorism." The attacker exclaimed "Allah" and "you have killed people in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan and we are all going to die", said Agent Gelios.
The airport has been evacuated and additional officers have been stationed at city hall, officials say. The FBI official said the suspect appeared to be a "lone wolf" attacker.
The officer appears to have been targeted, police told journalists. The accused was taken into custody. He is charged with an act of violence at an international airport that caused serious injury, and could face 20 years in jail.
He was named by local media as Lieutenant Jeff Neville, and was in a stable condition. The airport was evacuated and additional officers were stationed at city hall, officials say.
"Please keep the officer in your prayers," said Michigan State Police on Twitter."Please keep the officer in your prayers," said Michigan State Police on Twitter.
Multiple media outlets have reported that the attacker is a Canadian passport holder, and a resident of Quebec.
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.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.
Police Chief Tim Johnson has asked mass transit officials to be on notice for any further potential incidents.Police Chief Tim Johnson has asked mass transit officials to be on notice for any further potential incidents.
The mayor's chief of staff, Steven Branch, said there is added police presence at the city's water treatment plant, WNEM-TV reports.The mayor's chief of staff, Steven Branch, said there is added police presence at the city's water treatment plant, WNEM-TV reports.
US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident by his Homeland Security advisor, White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters.US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident by his Homeland Security advisor, White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters.
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.