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Knifeman wounds several passengers in Gare du Nord rampage in Paris before he is shot and ‘neutralised’ by police

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.

The exact number of people injured is not yet known.

Main train lines coming in and out of the station and local Parisian networks have been halted while police carry out investigations.  

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.’ 

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.

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‘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.’

This is a breaking news story. More to follow. 

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

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

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