Saudi man arrested after attacking French consulate in Jeddah

Aerial view of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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A Saudi man was arrested on Thursday after stabbing a guard at the French consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The victim, employed by a private security company, was taken to hospital and his life is not in danger, the French embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed.

The assailant was arrested immediately after the attack by the security forces, the embassy continued in a statement, which “strongly condemns this attack”.

“She assures the victim of her full support and expresses her confidence in the Saudi authorities to shed light on this attack.

"French expatriates in the country are invited to" show maximum vigilance ".

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- France in Arabia (@FranceinKSA) October 29, 2020

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