Two police officers in Toulouse, France, were attacked by an assailant with a bladed weapon on Monday. Image courtesy of UPI
Aug. 10 (UPI) — Two police officers in southern France were attacked and wounded by a bladed weapon-wielding assailant Monday night, officials said, in what may have been a terrorism-related attack.
The suspect was apprehended, Toulouse Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc said in a statement.
The pair of municipal officers were on duty when attacked on Rue d’Austerlitz, he said, stating both were taken to Rangueil University Hospital for treatment. Officials did not comment on their conditions.
He said, “remarks of a terrorist nature were also reported.”
“My thoughts are with our officers, their families and their colleagues,” Moudenc said.
“I offer them my full support and wish them a speedy recovery.”
Uncorroborated video of the arrest posted online shows a man fighting with three police officers, two of whom are wielding batons, on the sidewalk of an empty street. The suspect gets past two officers and lunges at a third, who sprays him with an apparent irritant. As the suspect attacks that officer, one of the others grabs him around the neck and tackles him to the ground.
This is a developing story.
