Man with Knives Enters Paris Church Before Mass; No Injuries Reported

A man carrying two knives entered the Saint Ambroise church in Paris' 11th arrondissement on Tuesday morning, just minutes before a scheduled mass. The incident caused a significant security alert, prompting a rapid police response. According to a church representative, "The suspect entered just before the mass. Thankfully, no one was injured." The man was apprehended and taken to a medico-judicial unit for a psychiatric evaluation to determine his mental state at the time of the incident and whether he poses an ongoing threat. The church service proceeded as planned after the police secured the building. While the suspect's motives remain unclear, the incident highlights the importance of security measures in public places of worship. The incident follows a similar event in February, where a man threatened worshippers in an evangelical church in Orsay with a hammer. This incident underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and preparedness in such situations.