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French soldier shoots knife attacker near Louvre

A man has reportedly attempted to attack a French soldier near Paris' famed Le Louvre art gallery on Friday. The…

French soldier shoots knife attacker near Louvre

French police officers and soldiers patrol in front of the Louvre museum (PHOTO: AFP)

A man has reportedly attempted to attack a French soldier near Paris' famed Le Louvre art gallery on Friday.

The soldier opened fire in self-defence near the Carrousel du Louvre shopping centre around 10 am, according to the local media.

French daily L'Express reported that the suspect was carrying a knife. He is said to have been injured in the shooting.

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A spokesperson for the French Interior Ministry said a "serious public security incident" was underway, saying security forces were at the scene, the Independent reported.

The Carrousel du Louvre has been evacuated amid a heavy police presence following the incident.
 

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