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Knife attack at Biarritz Airport, France injures four police officers

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Around 16:00 (local time) on Sunday afternoon, a passenger with Dutch (or German) nationality wanted to pass through the security check point of Biarritz airport to catch a flight towards Berlin, Germany. But the passenger, apparently under the influence of narcotics, wanted to take a knife on board. 

Faced with the refusal of the officials of the PAF, the Border Police, the passenger got angry and slightly injured the police with his weapon. Other officers got injured due to the violent altercation.

Of the four police officers affected, two slightly injured officers were transported to the Bayonne University Hospital. The passenger got injured as well, and was transferred to the Aguilera clinic under police custody. A procedure for “attempted intentional homicide on agents holding public authority” is open.

This post was published on 12 December 2022 13:46

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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