Author Sir Salman Rushdie, whose writing in the 1980s drew death threats, has been attacked on stage at an event in New York.Sir Salman was due to speak at an event of the Chautauqua Institution on Friday. According to reports, witnesses then saw a man run onto the stage and attack the author.At this time, his condition is unknown, although video circulating on social media showed attendees rushing to the stage.
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