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French police officers have "neutralised" an armed individual who was intent on setting fire to a synagogue.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said the incident took place in the town of Rouen in northern France.
Rouen mayor said in a post the Normandy town was 'battered and shocked'. Local media reports the suspect rushed towards officers with a knife.
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