Man attacks cop with hammer in Notre Dame in Paris

June 06, 2017 20:43

French police have shot a man outside the Notre Dame in Paris after he tried to attack them with a hammer, according to local media.

The main square has been evacuated and a police operation is underway.

Two "blasts" sparked panic among tourists amassed outside Notre Dame. A man was then seen "lying on the ground inert", according to a journalist.

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