On the night of December 2nd, Paris was the site of a violent attack involving a knife and a hammer. According to the police, the attack resulted in one fatality and two injuries.
The attack took place near the Eiffel Tower at around 11:30pm, when two individuals entered a restaurant. One of the attackers was armed with a knife while the other had a hammer. During the course of the attack, they attacked three people.
The police are ruling out any political or terrorist motivation and say that the two individuals appear to be working alone. However, investigations are still ongoing.
The deceased was a male aged between 20 and 25. The two injured individuals, both females, were taken to a nearby hospital.
The attack took place in a highly-populated area of Paris, just yards away from the iconic Eiffel Tower. Witnesses report hearing screams and furniture being thrown around before the police arrived.
As of now, the two attackers are still at large and a manhunt is underway. Precautionary security measures have been increased in the area to help prevent any further incidents.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the city of Paris. In the wake of the attack, various French political figures have offered their condolences. In a statement, the government expressed their commitment to keeping French citizens safe and hailed the swift response of the French police.
The attack is yet another tragedy to befall the beautiful city of Paris, and is sure to raise questions about citizen safety in the area.