Police Shoot Attacker Near Notre Dame Cathedral

Police Shoot Attacker Near Notre Dame Cathedral



Paris police have urged the public to stay away from Notre Dame cathedral after numerous reports of gunfire were made.Local media is reporting that a policeman has shot a man who attacked him, allegedly with a hammer, outside the cathedral itself.

The policeman is reportedly injured however eye-witnesses have described seeing a man, presumably the attacker, lying ‘inert’ on the ground, according to At the minute, those who were inside the cathedral at the time of the attack have been asked to stay where they are – being told that a ‘police incident’ is ongoing.

Police have since launched an anti-terror investigation.

Notre Dame cathedral and the surrounding area are a huge tourist attraction where there are armed police situated at all times as well as military.

The identity of the attacker is currently unknown.