Arc de Triomphe knife rampage being treated as suspected 'Islamist terror attack' as Emmanuel Macron issues statement

A suspected Islamist terrorist has been shot in Paris after charging at French police officers near the Arc de Triomphe. The suspect, who was only released from prison in December after serving 12 years on terrorism charges, attacked officers with a bladed weapon in the city s 8th arrondissement shortly after 6pm local time (5pm GMT). The knife attack is said to have taken place during the Rekindling of the Flame ceremony, a daily, solemn service held under the Arc de Triomphe to honour the

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Arc de Triomphe knife rampage being treated as suspected 'Islamist terror attack' as Emmanuel Macron issues statement

A suspected Islamist terrorist has been shot in Paris after charging at French police officers near the Arc de Triomphe. The suspect, who was only released from prison in December after serving 12 years on terrorism charges, attacked officers with a bladed weapon in the city s 8th arrondissement shortly after 6pm local time (5pm GMT). The knife attack is said to have taken place during the Rekindling of the Flame ceremony, a daily, solemn service held under the Arc de Triomphe to honour the

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