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Romans-sur-Isère: Two killed and others wounded in France knife attack | Romans-sur-Isère: Two killed and others wounded in France knife attack |
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Two people have been killed and at least four others wounded in a knife attack in south-east France, officials have said. | Two people have been killed and at least four others wounded in a knife attack in south-east France, officials have said. |
Initial reports said the attacker entered a tobacconist in the town of Romans-sur-Isère, near Grenoble, and stabbed the owners and a customer. | |
He then went to a nearby butcher's shop and attacked more people. | |
Police said a suspect had been arrested. The motive for the attack is not clear. | Police said a suspect had been arrested. The motive for the attack is not clear. |
One of the wounded is said to be in a critical condition. | |
France is currently in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. People are only allowed out to buy basic necessities or for exercise. | France is currently in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. People are only allowed out to buy basic necessities or for exercise. |