Afghanistan, July 27 -- Three women were wounded in a knife attack in northwest Paris on Monday, with two suffering serious injuries, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, as police arrested a 31-year-old man at the scene.

The attack took place near Porte de Clichy at about 11:30 a.m. local time, according to Reuters, citing Nunez and French authorities. The suspect allegedly used two knives before being detained by an off-duty police officer who intervened during the incident.

The three victims were taken to hospital. Nunez said two had suffered serious injuries, while the condition of the third was less severe. French media reported that one of the victims was pregnant, but that detail should be confirmed by authorities before pu...