By Evelyn Dom

A man suspected of attacking and wounding three women with two kitchen knives on Monday morning in Paris was arrested, authorities said.

"The perpetrator was apprehended by an off-duty police officer," Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, caling it a "courageous act".

The attack took place at around 11.30 am in the Porte de Clichy area, in the north-west of the capital.

The women aged 19, 24 and 36 were taken to the hospital after the assault. According to local media, one of the victims is reportedly pregnant.