Knife Attack in Nice: Man Seriously Injured, Calls Police

by Grace Chen

18-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Nice Stabbing

An 18-year-old male is in serious condition after sustaining multiple stab wounds in Nice, France, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The incident, which occurred around 11 p.m. in the eastern part of the city, is currently under investigation.

Victim Seeks Help from Police

According to initial reports, the young man spontaneously presented himself to police officers already engaged in another intervention on Boulevard de l’Ariane, requesting assistance. He had suffered important blood loss.

Did you know?-Nice, a popular tourist destination on the French Riviera, experiences varying levels of crime, including occasional violent incidents, particularly during peak season.

Multiple Wounds Sustained

The victim presented with several injuries,including a stab wound to the throat,adn also wounds to a cheek and the side of a shoulder. national police officers immediately provided first aid, applying compression to the wounds while awaiting the arrival of emergency medical services.

Emergency Response and Hospitalization

The severity of the victimS condition “required medicalization on the part of the Samu” – france’s emergency medical service – at the scene. He was later transported to the Pasteur 2 hospital center for further treatment, confirmed the departmental fire and rescue service (SDIS) of the Alpes-Maritimes.the Samu stabilized the victim before transport, and he remains hospitalized in serious, but stable, condition as of Monday morning. The motive for the attack is currently unknown.

Pro tip:-if you witness a violent crime, immediately contact the police at 17 (France’s emergency number) and provide as much detail as possible, but do not put yourself in danger.

Police Manage Onlookers, Investigation underway

As first responders worked to stabilize and transport the injured man, police reinforcements were deployed to disperse a gathering crowd. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and the origin of the injuries.Investigators are currently interviewing witnesses and reviewing security camera footage from the area. No arrests have been made at this time.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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