2020 Lugano stabbing
| 2020 Lugano stabbing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland |
| Date | 24 November 2020 |
Attack type | Stabbing |
| Weapons | Knife |
| Injured | 2 |
| Accused | Islamist[1] |
In the afternoon of 24 November 2020, a 28-year-old Swiss woman attacked two female customers with a knife in the Manor store in Lugano, Ticino Canton, Switzerland. The perpetrator was stopped by intervening customers. One of the women who were attacked was injured seriously. The Federal Office of Police suspects the attack had an Islamist motive.[1] The attacker was already known to Swiss authorities in connection with jihadism and sympathizing with the Islamic State.[2]
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References[]
- ^ a b Fässler, Katja (24 November 2020). "28-Jährige greift in Manor Frauen an – Fedpol vermutet Terrormotiv". 20 Min. Tamedia Network. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Fässler, Katja (24 November 2020). "Manor-Angreiferin ist der Polizei schon seit 2017 bekannt". 20 Min. Tamedia Network. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
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