Three women were stabbed in separate attacks across the Paris metro system on Friday afternoon, prompting a swift police response that led to an arrest.
Details of the Metro Station Attacks
The incidents occurred on Friday 26 December 2025 at approximately 4pm local time. According to the Paris prosecutor's office, the attacks took place at three different stations: Republique, Arts et Metiers, and Opera.
All three victims sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Reports from Le Parisien indicate two were wounded in their backs and thighs. A witness at Republique station described one victim's injury, stating, "There was quite a lot of blood; it was a pretty deep cut." Firefighters provided immediate medical attention at the scenes.
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrest
French police moved quickly to identify and detain a suspect. The suspected individual, a man in his mid-20s, initially fled the scene but was later arrested at his home, as reported by C News.
The Parisian police confirmed the arrest on social media platform X, crediting "the immediate action of the emergency services." Officials stated the man was previously known to police and was identified with the aid of CCTV footage from the metro stations.
Aftermath and Official Response
Authorities have confirmed that the possibility of a terrorist motive has been ruled out for these attacks. The official police account extended wishes for a prompt recovery to the three victims and saluted the work of the emergency services.
The case highlights the security challenges in major urban transport networks and the reliance on surveillance technology for rapid suspect identification.
