Paris Police Officer Injured in Knife Attack Before Summer Olympics

A police officer was wounded in a knife attack in Paris' Champs-Elysees neighbourhood days before the Summer Olympics opening ceremony. The assailant was neutralized by the police. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin expressed support for the victim. The incident raises security concerns with the Games approaching.

A police officer was wounded in a knife attack in Paris on Thursday in the Champs-Elysees neighbourhood. Authorities said the assailant was immediately "neutralised," just days before the Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported the attack occurred in the 8th arrondissement of Paris while police were responding to a store security call. "The perpetrator was immediately neutralised by police officers," Darmanin posted on X, expressing unwavering support for the victim. The officer's condition remains unknown.

An official with knowledge of the case confirmed the assailant survived but was prevented from any further action by officers. Thursday's incident comes days after another stabbing of a French soldier in Paris. The city is under high security alert ahead of the Paris Games on July 26. Darmanin remains in his caretaker role until a new government forms following recent legislative elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)