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| One killed in Paris 'Islamic State' knife attack | One killed in Paris 'Islamic State' knife attack |
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| A knifeman has killed one person and wounded four in a suspected terror attack in central Paris, French officials say. | A knifeman has killed one person and wounded four in a suspected terror attack in central Paris, French officials say. |
| The attacker was then shot dead by police in the Opéra district. Witnesses say they heard him shout "Allah Akbar". | The attacker was then shot dead by police in the Opéra district. Witnesses say they heard him shout "Allah Akbar". |
| So-called Islamic State (IS) later said one of its soldiers carried out the attack on Saturday evening. | So-called Islamic State (IS) later said one of its soldiers carried out the attack on Saturday evening. |
| It took place in an area renowned for its nightlife. People ran for cover into cafes and restaurants. | It took place in an area renowned for its nightlife. People ran for cover into cafes and restaurants. |
| French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted (in French): "France has once again paid in blood, but will not give an inch to the enemies of freedom." | French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted (in French): "France has once again paid in blood, but will not give an inch to the enemies of freedom." |
| How did the events unfold? | |
| The attacker began stabbing passers-by at about 21:30 local time (19:30 GMT) on the rue Monsigny. | |
| He also tried to enter several bars and restaurants, but was blocked by people hiding inside. | |
| Police first tried to stop the assailant with a stun-gun before shooting him dead. He has not yet been identified. | |
| Two of the wounded in the attack are in a serious condition. | |
| IS claimed the attack in a brief statement posted on its news outlet. | IS claimed the attack in a brief statement posted on its news outlet. |
| How did French authorities react? | |
| The anti-terrorism unit of the Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation. | |
| French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb praised police for their "cool response". He said his first thoughts were "with the victims of this heinous act". | French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb praised police for their "cool response". He said his first thoughts were "with the victims of this heinous act". |
| Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted (in French): "Tonight, our city was bruised." | Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted (in French): "Tonight, our city was bruised." |
| "I want to tell them that all Parisians are on their side," she added. | "I want to tell them that all Parisians are on their side," she added. |
| How has France been countering security threats? | |
| France has been on high alert following a series of attacks. More than 230 people have been killed by IS-inspired jihadists in the past three years. | |
| The deadliest violence occurred on 13 November 2015, when gunmen and suicide bombers struck various venues in Paris almost simultaneously - killing a total 130 people. | |
| After winning last year's elections, President Macron pledged that fighting Islamist terrorism would be his top foreign policy priority. | |
| Defeating IS in Iraq and Syria must go hand-in-hand with anti-terror measures in Africa, he said. | |
| Are you in the area? Did you witness the attack? If it is safe to do so please get in touch. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? Did you witness the attack? If it is safe to do so please get in touch. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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