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Attacker shot dead after stabbing attempt at Damascus Gate

September 16, 2016 10:01
The scene at the Damascus Gate

ByJosh Jackman, Josh Jackman

1 min read

A man, described as a "terrorist", has been fatally shot after attempting to stab an Israeli soldier at a popular tourist site in Jerusalem.

The incident took place at the Damascus Gate, an entrance to the Old City. The area has been cordoned off.

It is not known whether the attacker was killed.

Unconfirmed reports said police had "shot and neutralised" the man, thought to be a 28-year-old Jordanian, when he ran at them.