A KNIFEMAN who was reportedly shouting "France is ruled by ISIS" has been shot in a Paris train station after attacking security in a row over face mask.

       The incident took place this morning at Saint-Lazare station, one of the French capital's busiest stations.

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       The attack happened this morning at Saint-Lazare station

       According to local media, the attack was sparked after the man was stopped by staff for not wearing a face mask.

       He refused to comply and threatened the railway security officers with a knife, while shouting "Allahu Akbar. France is ruled by the Islamic State," BFMtv reported.

       In response, an officer drew his gun and shot a number of times, hitting him twice in the chest.

       The man was later rushed to the hospital, where he is in a life-threatening condition, reports claim.

       A Paris police spokesman had no immediate comment.

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       France's state-owned railway company SNCF said in a statement: "The two agents used their service weapon to defend and neutralise him.

       "The injured individual was taken care of by the emergency services."

       The man, who has not been named but was identified by documents in his belongings, was previously known to the police for acts of violence but was not known to the intelligence services.

       An investigation for attempted voluntary homicide on a person in charge of a public service mission, apology for terrorism and violence with weapons has been opened.

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