Knife Attack at Arc de Triomphe Thwarted by Police

An armed man attempted to attack a police officer near Paris' Arc de Triomphe, prompting another officer to open fire and subdue him. Authorities are investigating the incident as the French anti-terrorist department has initiated an inquiry.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Paris | Updated: 13-02-2026 23:53 IST | Created: 13-02-2026 23:53 IST
Knife Attack at Arc de Triomphe Thwarted by Police
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An attempt to attack a police officer with a knife near the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris was thwarted on Friday.

A second police officer responded swiftly by firing at the assailant to subdue the threat, according to a police source and the mayor of Paris' 8th district.

The incident has drawn the attention of the French anti-terrorist department, which has since opened an inquiry to investigate further.

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