Attacker spends night in psychiatric ward

A man who made a failed attempt to assassinate French president Jacques Chirac has spent the night in a secure psychiatric ward after claiming he wanted to "save France".

Attacker spends night in psychiatric ward

A man who made a failed attempt to assassinate French president Jacques Chirac has spent the night in a secure psychiatric ward after claiming he wanted to "save France".

Maxime Brunerie was overpowered by members of the crowd after firing a sporting rifle during the Bastille Day parade in Paris.

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