Paris Mayor Stabbed

World | October 6, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach early on Sunday morning. The mayor was attacked at 0230 local time (0030 GMT) in the City Hall, which had opened its doors to the public as part of a series of all-night festivities. The assailant - a 39-year-old man with a criminal record - was overpowered at the scene, and is now being questioned by police. The motive for the attack is unclear. Officials said Mr Delanoe's life was not in danger, adding that he had undergone minor surgery at the nearby Pitie Salpetriere hospital.

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