The motive behind the attack was robbery, said police officials. David Paris had arrived in the city on Monday for a company visit. He has been staying in Ramada Residency at Powai.

An official from the Powai police station said, “The three individuals who attacked Paris are said to be in the age group of 20-25. While two came on a motorcycle, the third accused was present at the spot and was behaving like any other pedestrian.”