A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in the Champs-Élysées neighborhood of Paris, with the attacker being immediately neutralized, authorities say. The incident took place in the 8th arrondissement, as police officers were responding to a call from officers securing a store. The attacker was prevented from taking further action by the police. This comes as Paris is already on high security alert just days before the Summer Olympics opening ceremony on July 26.
The French Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, confirmed the attack and stated that the assailant had been neutralized by police. This incident follows a similar attack earlier in the week, where a man stabbed and wounded a French soldier near the Gare de l’Est train station in eastern Paris. The attacker in that case was taken to a psychiatric hospital.
The attack in the 8th arrondissement highlights the ongoing security concerns in Paris, as the city gears up to host the Summer Olympics. Darmanin, who is currently in a caretaker role at the interior ministry, will continue to oversee security measures until a new government is formed after the recent legislative elections.
The authorities are investigating the motive behind the knife attacks and are taking steps to ensure the safety and security of residents and visitors in Paris. The incident serves as a reminder of the constant threat of violence in a city that remains on high alert.
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