The attacker was reportedly shot dead by the police.

The area in the île de la Cité was sealed off following the attack by the knife-wielding man.

The attack came a day after police went on strike across France over increasing violence towards officers, reported BBC.

A murder investigation has been launched into the incident.

One person was injured in the incident and underwent surgery.

President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and Interior Minister Christophe Castaner have all visited the site, reported BBC.