Man in gun drama as French president passes

French police have arrested a man who pulled a rifle out of a guitar case as French President Jacques Chirac was inspecting troops.

Man in gun drama as French president passes
Sun, 14 Jul, 2002 - 13:01

French police have arrested a man who pulled a rifle out of a guitar case as French President Jacques Chirac was inspecting troops.

It happened during the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Italy Pope Pope urges Easter end to US-Israel war on Iran
White House Demolition Judge orders suspension of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom construction
Germany Whale Rescue Humpback whale stranded again as odyssey off Baltic Sea coast stretches on
CourtsHeathrowPlace: Champs-ÉlyséesPlace: FrancePerson: President Jacques ChiracPerson: ChiracEvent: Bastille Day military paradeEvent: Bastille DayOrganisation: police
President Donald Trump answers questions (Alex Brandon/AP)

Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is ‘not for us’

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited