France: Security services are responding to a knife attack at Place de l'Hotel de Ville, Paris, July 10

Event

Emergency services are responding to a knife attack that occurred around Place de l'Hotel de Ville in Paris's 4th arrondissement the afternoon of July 10. Unconfirmed media reports suggest one person, a Spanish tourist, was injured in the attack. Security services have reportedly apprehended the suspect. No apparent motive has been confirmed.

Authorities will maintain an increased security presence in the affected area while the emergency response is ongoing prompting localized movement and transport disruptions. Lingering disruptions are likely through the remainder of July 10 as security services conduct investigations.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear; heed instructions from security services. Anticipate transport disruptions in the area of impact July 10.