In a shocking incident on Saturday morning, a man armed with a knife and a hammer wounded three people at the bustling Gare de Lyon train station in Paris. The attack has raised security concerns in the city, especially with the upcoming Summer Olympics just six months away.

The 31-year-old suspect, who was carrying residency papers from Italy and medications indicating ongoing treatment, was swiftly taken into custody by the police following the assault that took place at 7:35 a.m. in one of the station's spacious halls. Gare de Lyon witnesses a significant influx of millions of passengers who use its high-speed and commuter trains on a daily basis.

Laurent Nunez, the Paris police chief responsible for overseeing security for the upcoming Olympic Games, stated that the individual appears to be suffering from psychiatric issues. Nunez also mentioned that at this stage of the investigation, there is no evidence to suggest that this was a terrorist act.

Passersby, along with railway police officers, assisted in apprehending the suspect, according to Nunez. Residency papers found on the man indicated that he had legal permission to travel across European countries after receiving them in Italy. The Paris prosecutor's office has stated that the suspect is believed to be from Mali in northwest Africa, and authorities are considering the possibility of charging him with attempted murder.

Paris, a city that has faced multiple Islamic extremist attacks in recent years, is ramping up security measures ahead of the Summer Olympics. The Games, being a major security challenge for the French capital, are set to welcome 10,500 athletes and millions of visitors. Notably, Paris experienced devastating attacks in 2015, where gunmen and bombers claimed the lives of 147 people in separate assaults.

In December, a suspect targeted pedestrians near the Eiffel Tower, killing a German-Filipino tourist and injuring two others. The perpetrator was under surveillance for suspected radicalization and had previously been convicted for a planned attack that was never carried out.

With security concerns at an all-time high, even the opening ceremony of the Olympics along the River Seine is causing apprehension. To ensure safety, tens of thousands of police officers and soldiers will be deployed. Organizers have downsized the number of expected spectators from 600,000 to approximately 300,000.

The swift response of soldiers stationed at the train station helped restore a sense of calm and reassured the passengers who had been traumatized by the incident. As authorities continue their investigation, the importance of comprehensive security measures for the upcoming Olympics remains a priority in Paris.