close
Video
Fox News Flash top headlines for November 7 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
A police official was stabbed with a knife Monday in southern France by an assailant who carried out the attack "in the name of the Prophet" according to reports.
The policeman stabbed in Cannes was not injured "thanks to his bulletproof vest," according to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. The attacker was neutralized, Darmanin tweeted, without elaborating.
"I am going to the scene immediately this morning and I offer my support to the national police and to the city of Cannes," he added.
Member of French parliament Eric Ciotti visits the police station where, according to reports, a police official was injured after being stabbed with a knife, in Cannes, France, November 8, 2021. Twitter/ECiotti/via REUTERS
KNIFE-WIELDING MAN SHOUTING ‘ALLAHU AKBAR’ DETAINED BY FRENCH POLICE AFTER ATTEMPTED ATTACK: REPORT
The policeman was behind the wheel of a police car in the city near a police station when the assailant opened the door and stabbed him with a knife, France's BFM TV reported.
He then attempted to stab another policeman in the car before a third policeman opened fire, seriously injuring the attacker.
A police car is seen at the police station where, according to reports, a police official was injured after being stabbed with a knife, in Cannes, France, November 8, 2021. Twitter/ECiotti/via REUTERS
Local reports, citing police sources, suggested the suspect carried out the attack "in the name of the Prophet" Mohammad.
BRITAIN ISSUES 48-HOUR DEADLINE IN FRANCE FISHING DISPUTE
The mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard tweeted there were no deaths and the circumstances surrounding the attack are "being clarified."
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The attack comes amid worries over violent crime and terrorism in the country.
They are seen as topics of concern for voters prior to the 2022 French Presidential election, according to Reuters.