A motorist attacked with a knife by three individuals near Orléans

It was a car-jacking attempt.

A man in his thirties was attacked while driving his car in Saint-Jean-le-Blanc (Loiret), this Wednesday evening, reports

.

Three individuals dressed in a balaclava would have approached him before gassing him.

The victim was then stabbed in the armpit.

The attackers fled without stealing the vehicle.

Suspects arrested

The 30-year-old was transported by the emergency services to the Orleans CHR.

His life is not in danger, according to France Bleu Orléans, which specifies that two young suspects were arrested by the police shortly after the attack.

Aged 16 and 17, they were taken into custody at the Orleans police station.

An investigation has been opened to determine in particular whether it is indeed an attempt at car-jacking.

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