Knife Attack at Arc de Triomphe Thwarted by Police

An armed man attempted to attack a police officer near Paris' Arc de Triomphe, prompting another officer to open fire and subdue him. Authorities are investigating the incident as the French anti-terrorist department has initiated an inquiry.

An attempt to attack a police officer with a knife near the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris was thwarted on Friday.

A second police officer responded swiftly by firing at the assailant to subdue the threat, according to a police source and the mayor of Paris' 8th district.

The incident has drawn the attention of the French anti-terrorist department, which has since opened an inquiry to investigate further.

(With inputs from agencies.)