Macron Condemns Knife Attack as Islamist Terrorism in Mulhouse

French President Emmanuel Macron labeled a knife attack in Mulhouse as 'Islamist terrorism' after one person was killed and three police officers injured. The suspect, who shouted 'Allahu Akbar', was arrested. The anti-terrorism prosecutor is investigating the incident.

French President Emmanuel Macron has classified a deadly knife attack in Mulhouse as an act of 'Islamist terrorism'. The incident, which resulted in the death of a civilian and injuries to three police officers, is now under investigation by the country's anti-terrorism prosecutor.

The attack occurred in the eastern French city on Saturday when a man confronted local police officers, shouting the phrase 'Allahu Akbar', which means 'God is greatest'. During the altercation, a courageous passer-by was killed while attempting to intervene.

President Macron, speaking on the sidelines of the annual French farm show, confirmed the suspect was in custody. The French interior minister is en route to Mulhouse as the nation grapples with this violent episode.