Three people were injured in an attack at a busy Paris train station on Saturday morning, the Guardian reported.

The attacker reportedly carried out the attack at Gare de Lyon using a knife and a hammer.Suspect He then allegedly tried to set his backpack and electrical outlet on fire. report.

The suspect likely has mental health issues and was arrested by police after the incident, CBS News report. The suspect is from Mali but had an Italian driver's license, the Guardian reported. After his arrest, the unnamed suspect was also found to be in possession of prescription medication indicating he was receiving treatment for a mental illness, the report said. According to the report, the attack is not believed to be related to terrorism at this time.

BREAKING: Knife attack at Paris Gare du Nord leaves several people injured and attacker 'neutralized' by police.

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There have been repeated attacks by Islamic extremists in Paris, and there appears to be an increasing need to strengthen security ahead of the Olympic Games, which are scheduled to begin this summer.

Olympic organizers will reportedly reduce the number of attendees planned for the opening ceremony, in addition to deploying soldiers and police to prevent and address the risk of attacks like Saturday's stabbing. It is said that measures have been taken. As a result of these precautions, the soldier was taken to Gare de Lyon, where the alleged attacker was reportedly detained by other passengers.(Related: Peter Thiel funds new 'Steroid Olympics' where athletes can dope in the field)

Gare de Lyon remains closed following the incident as an investigation is ongoing.