A man armed with a knife tried to attack police officers in the street on Thursday around 11:15 am in Avignon, according to information gathered by Europe 1. The attacker allegedly shouted "Allah Akbar" and threatened the police officers who responded. by opening fire.

The suspect succumbed to his injuries.

An investigation is open.

A man armed with a knife tried to attack police officers in the street on Thursday around 11:15 am in Avignon, according to information gathered by Europe 1. The attacker allegedly shouted "Allah Akbar" and threatened the police officers who responded. by opening fire. The suspect succumbed to his injuries. An investigation is open.