The suspect, who slightly injured a police officer, wanted to attack the crowd massaged in Rouen during the 4th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday.
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A man threatened with a knife the crowd who came Tuesday July 8 in Rouen to encourage the runners of the Tour de France, learned Franceinfo from police source. The individual gave, around 3:20 p.m., a stabbing to a police officer who was injured by hand. The latter retaliated with his weapon, in turn injuring the individual on the legs. Both were taken to the hospital. None has its committed vital prognosis.
The situation is under control, learned Here Normandy (ex-France Bleu) With the Seine-Maritime prefecture which adds that the sector is secure and that there is no impact on the course of the Tour de France. In addition, an investigation was opened by the Rouen prosecution. The 4th stage of the Tour de France 2025 took place on Tuesday between Amiens (Somme) and Rouen (Seine-Maritime). Tadej Pogacar, holding the title and big favorite of this edition, won the sprint in front of Mathieu Van der Poel.
