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Salman Rushdie ‘headed in right direction’ but injuries remain ‘severe’ after attack

Man who repeatedly stabbed The Satanic Verses author pleads not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault

Salman Rushdie was stabbed at least once in the neck and once in the abdomen, according to police. File photograph: The Irish Times
Salman Rushdie was stabbed at least once in the neck and once in the abdomen, according to police. File photograph: The Irish Times
Olivia Kelleher
Sun Aug 14 2022 - 21:04 • 5 MIN READ

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