France's Interior Minister says the killing of a policeman near Paris was an act of terrorism.
The policeman was stabbed to death by a man who then took a woman and child hostage in Magnanville.
After a police raid, the body of the policeman's partner was found.
French media are reporting the suspected attacker had a conviction for terrorism offences.
Islamic State have claimed the attack, which takes place with the country on high alert for Euro 2016.
Correspondent Peter Allen is in Paris.
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Correspondent Peter Allen is in Paris and says it's not the news French authorities wanted with a huge security operation in place for the tournament.
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The policeman was stabbed to death by a man who then took a woman and child hostage in Magnanville.
After a police raid, the body of the policeman's partner was found.
French media are reporting the suspected attacker had a conviction for terrorism offences.
Islamic State have claimed the attack, which takes place with the country on high alert for Euro 2016.
Correspondent Peter Allen is in Paris.
IN: "Islamic State…
OUT: …was found."
DUR: 33 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0614france-allen1.mp3
ALT:
Correspondent Peter Allen is in Paris and says it's not the news French authorities wanted with a huge security operation in place for the tournament.
IN: "Huge headache…
OUT: …new level."
DUR: 23 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0614france-allen2.mp3