Paris knife attack leaves three injured

A man has attacked and stabbed several passengers at the central Gare De Lyon train station in Paris, with authorities acting swiftly to close off the area and arrest the assailant.

According to AFP, the incident took place at eight this morning with at least three people suffering stab wounds, one injured seriously and rushed to hospital unconcsious.

The motive for the attack remains unknown as local police investigates.

This is an Olympic year for the French capital, set to host the biggest sports event in July and security measures are being gradually beefed up.

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