Knifeman wounds several passengers in Gare du Nord rampage

A knifeman has attacked and wounded several passengers at the Gare du Nord station in Paris.

The frenzy, which was carried out with a homemade blade, started at 6.40am local time inside Europe’s busiest railway station.

Police shot the attacker and ‘neutralised’ him and placed him under arrest.

Six people are believed to have been injured in the rampage, including a border police officer. 

A knifeman has attacked and wounded several passengers at the Gare du Nord station in Paris. Pictured: police at the scene

Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin, said this morning: ‘An individual has injured several people this morning in Gare du Nord.

‘He was quickly neutralised. Thanks to security forces for their quick and courageous reaction.’ 

While traffic around the station is disrupted, authorities said the station is now operating normally. 

Rail network TER Hauts-de-France said in a statement: ‘Traffic is disrupted on departure and arrival from Paris Nord. 

‘The police have opened fire against a threatening person who is said to have injured customers in Gare du Nord.

‘The person was brought under control, the emergency services intervened and the person evacuated. 

‘A security perimeter has been established but the station continues to operate normally.’

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