Knife Attack in Porrentruy Sparks Concern in Jura.
A knife attack in Porrentruy has caused concern after a man was injured near a petrol station on April 29, 2026.
At around 3:00 PM, the victim contacted emergency services, reporting that he had been stabbed. Officers from Kantonspolizei Jura and emergency medical teams quickly arrived at the scene and provided immediate treatment before transporting the injured man to hospital.
Authorities confirmed that the victim’s life is not in danger.
Police launched a rapid search operation and arrested a suspect—an individual over 80 years old—in the Ajoie region shortly after the incident. Forensic teams collected evidence at the scene as part of the ongoing investigation.
Prosecutors have opened a formal inquiry into the case. Initial findings indicate that this was an isolated incident. Police also stated that the attack is directly linked to a prior road dispute between two drivers on the highway between Delémont and Porrentruy.
Officials further clarified that the incident is not connected to other recent attacks reported in the region.
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