4 police officers killed in Paris knife attack

This incident came a day after the French police went on strike across the country over increasing violence towards officers. The police headquarters was evacuated and a perimeter of security was put in place.

Paris: A knife-wielding man on Thursday stabbed to death at least four police officers the outside central police headquarters in Paris before being shot dead.

The incident happened around 1 p.m. in the courtyard of the police building which is located close to the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

The attacker who was reported to be a member of staff inside the building was shot dead by a policeman shortly after the assault.

The police headquarters was evacuated and a perimeter of security was put in place.

The area in the île de la Cité in the centre of Paris was sealed.

It comes a day after the French police went on strike across the country over increasing violence towards officers and rising suicide rates within the force.