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  "path": "/2026/02/13/knifeman-shot-by-police-after-trying-to-attack-officers-near-the-arc-de-triomphe-26883964/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-13T19:58:32.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Police officers stand guard after authorities said a man armed with a knife attacked an officer near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris (Picture: Reuters)\n\n**A man wielding a knife has been shot by police after trying to attack officers during a ceremony beneath the Arc de Triomphe inParis.**\n\nThe attacker targeted an officer securing the ceremony for relighting the eternal flame honouring unknown soldiers at the Napoleon-era landmark, according to police.\n\nAnother officer shot the attacker, who was taken to hospital, the official said.\n\nNo bystanders or police officers were injured in the incident, it is understood.\n\nThe French counterterrorism prosecutor’s office said it is investigating the case and sent an investigator to the scene.\n\nThe Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris’ most famous sites, and sits atop the busy Champs-Elysees avenue.\n\nLaw enforcement officer stands guard after authorities said a man armed with a knife attacked an officer near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris (Picture: Reuters)\n\nFootage of the aftermath of the attack on Friday\n\nA large police presence was visible Friday evening near the monument, which was closed to the public.\n\nThe traffic circle surrounding the Arc de Triomphe remained open to vehicles.\n\nThe nearby metro station was closed for security reasons at the request of police, Paris public transport operator RATP said.\n\nNo other details were immediately available.\n\n******Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk.******\n\n**For more stories like this,****check our news page**.\n\nComment now Comments  Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source ",
  "title": "Knifeman shot by police after trying to attack officers near the Arc de Triomphe"
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