Five Injured in Stabbing Attack in Eastern France; Two in Serious Condition

French authorities announced today that five people were injured in a knife attack in eastern France, two of whom are in serious condition. Media reports suggest that the nature of the attack in the city of Metz remains unclear at this time. Last month, French authorities reported that three people were injured in a stabbing attack on the metro in the city of Lyon. They stated that the suspect had been arrested. A police source indicated that the suspect is 27 years old and is known to police for committing offenses under general law, showing no religious or political motives. In April, two girls aged 6 and 11 sustained minor injuries during a knife attack near their school in Soufflenheim, eastern France, and the attacker was arrested, according to law enforcement.