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Man stopped from ramming Pedestrians outside Mosque in Paris

An anti-terrorism investigation has been launched in Paris, after a man attempted to drive his car into a crowd outside a mosque. Fortunately, he was blocked by heroic drivers, after motorists lined up their cars to protect pedestrians. The attempted attack took place in the southern suburb of Cretail around 1820 local time on 29 June. One newspaper has reported that the perpetrator was allegedly trying to avenge terror attacks at the Bataclan and Champs-Elysees. Last week a man was arrested after a van ploughed into crowds outside a mosque in Finsbury Park in London. A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested at his home and an investigation is underway.

Those operating or residing in France are advised to be aware of the serious threat of Islamic extremism and terrorism in the country. France has been the target of numerous Islamic extremist attacks in the past years and the country is on high alert. Further revenge attacks against Muslims should not be ruled out. Report any suspicious packages, activity or behaviour to the local authorities and remain vigilant.