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Machete-wielding man attacks Jews outside synagogue in Marseille

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Shul-goers have been attacked in the French city of Marseille.

According to police, teacher Benjamin Amsellem was lightly hurt when a man wielding a machete attacked people leaving a synagogue after morning prayers.

The perpetrator was arrested 10 minutes after the attack and is being held in custody.

A source has described the attacker as “not seem[ing] to be in full control of his faculties”. He is believed to be 16 years old.

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