French policeman injured after being stabbed in Cannes – Interior Minister

“I’m going there right away” To offer support for the national police and the city, said Interior Minister Gerald Darmin. Tweet news announcement.

the incident was informed of Cannes Mayor David Lisnard, who said the attack took place near the central police station. The mayor said the male attacker was injured after being shot by an officer.

A BFM source in the police told the outlet that a man armed with a knife opened the door of a police vehicle parked in front of the police station and stabbed one of the three officers inside. As he went around the car, one officer shot him and tried to attack another target.

The attacker allegedly said something about “Think of me,” The source said. The officer who was stabbed was reportedly partially protected by his ballistic vest.

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