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Live updates: Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie identified as Hadi Matar
Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked Friday as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. Tap for live updatesSalman Rushdie, novelist who drew death threats, on ventilator after New York stabbing
"The news is not good," Andrew Wylie, his book agent, wrote in an email. "Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed; and his liver was stabbed and damaged."
Salman Rushdie may lose eye, is on ventilator, agent says
Novelist Salman Rushdie is on a ventilator following hours of surgery after being stabbed in the neck and torso at a lecture, reports Reuters
The alleged attacker is currently in custody. He had a pass to be on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution's lecture. He has not been formally charged. The charges will depend on Rushdie's condition. He is currently hospitalized in Erie, Pennsylvania
New York State Police
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie identified as Hadi Matar, 24, from New Jersey. Author undergoing surgery: Law enforcement authorities
Rushdie had multiple stab wounds, says doctor.
Author Salman Rushdie is in surgery: Agent
UK Prime Minister Johnson 'appalled' by Rushdie attack
"Appalled that Sir Salman Rushdie has been stabbed while exercising a right we should never cease to defend," tweeted Johnson. "Right now my thoughts are with his loved ones. We are all hoping he is okay."
We're monitoring the situation. Rushdie is getting the care he needs at a local hospital. I'll be giving more information on the identity of the perpetrator and the case that'll be brought in that part of the state
NY governor
According to reports, Rushdie fell through a barrier to the stage and was seen with blood on his hands. The audience tackled the attacker and Rushdie was then treated onstage following the assault.
Read: Salman Rushdie - Author of The Satanic Verses no stranger to death threats, violence
I just learned that Salman Rushdie was attacked in New York. I am really shocked. I never thought it would happen. He has been living in the West, and he has been protected since 1989. If he is attacked, anyone who is critical of Islam can be attacked. I am worried.
Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen
This attack is shocking and appalling. It is an attack on freedom of speech and thought, which are two bedrock values of our country and of the Chautauqua Institution. I hope Mr. Rushdie quickly and fully recovers and the perpetrator experiences full accountability and justice.
US senator Chuck Schumer
Horrified to learn that Salman Rushdie has been attacked at a speaking event in upstate New York. Wish him a speedy recovery
Author Amitav Ghosh
He is alive and has been transported, airlifted, to safety ... The event moderator was attacked as well; he's getting the care he needs at a local hospital: Kathy Hochul, governor of New York State
A number of people rushed to Rushdie’s aid and quickly pinned the attacker to the ground. The audience was then asked to leave the amphitheater calmly and quickly, an eyewitness told NYT
Rushdie has been airlifted to a hospital, police said
