Knife attack in Italy kills 1, football star among 4 injured

One person has been killed in a knife attack in Italy. Four people, including Arsenal defender Pablo Marie, were seriously injured in the attack. He was rescued and taken to the hospital.

According to BBC, Daily Mirror and other international media reports, this knife attack happened in a shopping mall near the city of Milan, Italy, on Thursday evening (October 27) local time. It is said that one person died and the condition of three people is serious.

According to Italian media reports, a total of five people were injured in the attack. After this incident, a suspect was arrested and taken into police custody. Arsenal defender Pablo Mari was in the shopping mall at the time of the attack.

There is no detailed information about the current condition of this star footballer. However, the local administration has confirmed that he has been admitted to the hospital along with the injured.

It is reported that Thursday's attack took place at Milanofiori shopping center in Assago. A 46-year-old man was accused of stealing some goods from the shopping center.

Then he got angry and stabbed five people including Pablo. One of them died on the spot. The attacker is initially believed to be suffering from mental health issues.