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MARRAKECH, May 9 (KUNA) -- Moroccan security forces asserted on Wednesday
that Sofitel Hotel' attacker was mentally sick and has mental records, thus it
was not a terrorist attack.
An Australian tourist couple were injured when the man who was inside their
hotel attacked them with a knife.
A Moroccan security source told KUNA the man who was also carrying a
suspicious bag was arrested and the bag contained only certificates that he
was in the hospital and other personnel belongings.
The source said the Australian man was injured in his head while the woman
was hurt in the shoulder before the attacker was brought to the ground by
hotel staffers.
However, the Australians' injuries were slight, the source added.
Moroccan security forces said an inquiry into the history of the man
indicated that he is not affiliated with any terrorist organizations. (pickup
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