French police kill man in alleged synagogue arson attempt

The would-be attacker reportedly tried to start a fire and confronted officers with a knife

A man who attempted to set a synagogue on fire in the French city of Rouen on Friday morning has been shot dead by police officers, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has said.

The incident happened early in the morning, according to local media. Police spotted smoke coming from the synagogue building and discovered a man armed with a knife and an iron bar inside. The suspect approached the officers and was shot on the spot, reports have said.

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