French police: 2 dead in knife attack near church in Nice

French police say two people have been killed and several ors injured in a knife attack near a church in Mediterranean city of Nice. assailant was arrested after Thursday morning attack and taken to a nearby hospital after being injured during his arrest, a police offical said. He was believed to be acting alone, official said. She was t authorized to be publicly named.

reason for attack is unclear. It comes as France is under high alert for terrorist attacks. lower house of parliament suspended a debate on new virus restrictions and held a moment of silence for victims.

(Im Credit: AP) 

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