A police officer was injured in a knife attack in the center of Paris a week before the Olympic Games

“A police officer has come under attack while responding to a security call at a store in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The offender was immediately neutralized

.unwavering support,” Darmanin wrote.

Upon seeing the agents, the man fled with a knife in his hand He turned around and hit the policeman on his ear.said a source in the body, who did not specify the severity of the injuries.

The attacker was shot dead by police after he tried to escape. is in a critical condition

According to the French newspaper ‘Le Figaro’, which cites a police source. The area where the incident took place has been cordoned off.

The attack happened just three days later One man was also armed with a knife An attempt was made to assassinate a soldier of ‘Operation Sentinel’ on Monday night around the Gare de l’Est (East Station), north of Paris.

Soldier, Somewhat seriously injuredwas immediately taken to the hospital. The attacker was arrested very quickly.