In Annecy, a town in south-eastern France, a knife attack has left several people injured, including young children, according to the country’s interior ministry.

The attack occurred in a park, carried out by an individual. Reports from French media indicate that the injured children, approximately three years old, are in critical condition.

The suspect, identified as a Syrian asylum seeker, has been arrested. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin commended the swift action of the security forces. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne is en route to Annecy to assess the situation.

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