The facts took place around 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 22.
A policeman was returning to the Nantes police station when a man punched him violently in the jaw.
Arrested, the man carried several bladed weapons with him, according to
Ouest-France.
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Taking advantage of the arrival of the police vehicle in the backyard parking lot to cross the gate, he slipped into the precinct of the police station, then approached the police major who was getting out of the car.
As the premises were only accessible on condition of having a badge, the police officer questioned him about his presence and carried out a check.
The assailant then severely hit him in the jaw during the safety pat-down.
Armed with a kitchen knife and a cutter
The three policemen overpowered the man with difficulty before finding a kitchen knife on him.
Held on the ground, he tried to grab with his free arm another object, which was no other than a cutter.
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According to local media, this is a 28-year-old Filipino national living in a hostel for young workers in Rezé, near Nantes.
Placed in police custody, he allegedly made comments against the police during his arrest.
The investigation must determine his motives.
