Jewish man injured in knife attack in Strasbourg
A Jewish man in his sixties was attacked with a knife in the eastern French city of Strasbourg on Friday by a man who was promptly arrested.
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René Gutman, the chief rabbi of Strasbourg told news agency AFP that the victim, who was wearing a traditional kippa, was attacked outside his home which is located in the Jewish quarter of the city.
Gutman added that the injuries are not life-threatening.
He also said that witnesses reported that the assailant, who has a history of mental health problems, shouted “Allahu Akbar”.
Gutman also said the suspect had previously attacked a member of the local Jewish community in 2010.
Condemning the attack, he said it “in no way reflects the prevailing climate in Strasbourg,” which has a large Jewish community.
The local prosecutor's office confirmed the arrest and said an investigation had been launched.
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