The man, believed to be in his early 40s, shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ before launching an attack on three officers who, after a brief scuffle, were able to take control of the situation – according to French news site La Depeche.
Before police intervened four members of the public were also attacked, according to reports.
One man told local media: “We were chatting and he jumped on us. He first caught my son and then beat my daughter. We ran.”
The man was not carrying any weapons but two victims were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
According to local reports, the man is well-known to authorities.
More to follow…