Louvre Machete Attack Suspect Refuses to Talk to Investigators in Paris

The 29-year-old Egyptian, when interviewed for the first time at the hospital remained tight-lipped, say sources.

The terror suspect accused of carrying out a machete attack on troops outside the Louvre in Paris has refused to speak to investigators. The 29-year-old Egyptian, named as Abdullah Reda al Hamamy, was questioned after being formally detained in hospital, where he had been treated for gunshot wounds. He was injured by a soldier who opened fire as he allegedly lunged at the military personnel with a machete in each hand, shouting “Allahu Akbar”.