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France stabbing: Children attacked by knifeman in Annecy attack France stabbing: Children attacked by knifeman in Annecy park
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Several children have been stabbed in an attack in a park near Lake Annecy, in France's south-east, the interior minister says. At least six very young children have been stabbed in a park near Lake Annecy, in France's south-east, the interior minister says.
Gérald Darmanin confirmed the perpetrator had been arrested by police. Police overpowered and arrested the attacker, Gérald Darmanin said.
Regional deputy Antoine Armand described the attack as "abominable" and said authorities were investigating. Reports say the children were aged about three years old and at least two were in a critical condition.
The French prime minister, Élisabeth Borne, is on her way to the scene. Regional deputy Antoine Armand described the attack as "abominable" and French prime minister, Élisabeth Borne, is on her way to the scene.
Six children were injured in the stabbing, AFP news agency reported. Mr Armand said authorities were investigating and knew "very little", but his thoughts were with the victims and their loved ones.
Local media, BFM TV reported the victims were around three years old. The suspect is believed to be a Syrian asylum seeker, according to reports from Le Parisien, BFM TV and AFP quoting police sources.
France's National Assembly has observed a minute of silence and roads are blocked around the scene of the attack.France's National Assembly has observed a minute of silence and roads are blocked around the scene of the attack.
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