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| Knife-wielding man shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ attacks Spanish police officers (VIDEO) | |
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| A knife-wielding man shouting "Allahu Akbar" has attacked police on the Spanish-Moroccan border, injuring an officer, according to Spanish authorities. The attacker was immediately arrested by Spanish law enforcement. | A knife-wielding man shouting "Allahu Akbar" has attacked police on the Spanish-Moroccan border, injuring an officer, according to Spanish authorities. The attacker was immediately arrested by Spanish law enforcement. |
| The incident took place at a border post between the Moroccan town of Beni Enzar and the Spanish-controlled city of Melilla on Tuesday, local media reported. | The incident took place at a border post between the Moroccan town of Beni Enzar and the Spanish-controlled city of Melilla on Tuesday, local media reported. |
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| "A man entered the border post and once inside, pulled out a large knife and confronted [police] shouting 'Allahu Akbar' [God is Great], slightly injuring a policeman," Irene Flores, a spokeswoman for the Spanish government's representative office in Melilla, told AFP. | "A man entered the border post and once inside, pulled out a large knife and confronted [police] shouting 'Allahu Akbar' [God is Great], slightly injuring a policeman," Irene Flores, a spokeswoman for the Spanish government's representative office in Melilla, told AFP. |
| A spokesman for Spanish police also confirmed the incident to the news agency. | A spokesman for Spanish police also confirmed the incident to the news agency. |
| Law enforcement have opened an investigation into the case. The nationality of the attacker has not yet been determined, according to local media. | Law enforcement have opened an investigation into the case. The nationality of the attacker has not yet been determined, according to local media. |
| However, Reuters reported that the attacker is believed to be a Moroccan citizen, citing a source from the local government. | However, Reuters reported that the attacker is believed to be a Moroccan citizen, citing a source from the local government. |
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| Melilla, alongside Ceuta, is a Spanish enclave located on mainland Africa. The cities are common destinations for African migrants trying to reach Europe. Attempted crossings into the enclaves have resulted in injuries and even deaths. | Melilla, alongside Ceuta, is a Spanish enclave located on mainland Africa. The cities are common destinations for African migrants trying to reach Europe. Attempted crossings into the enclaves have resulted in injuries and even deaths. |