Police shoot man in popular Paris tourist spot after he 'attacked officer with hammer'

People have been told to stay away from the area, which is one of the French capital's most popular tourist sites.

Reports suggest a man attacked a police officer with a hammer and was later shot.

Police in Paris say a security operation is under way near the Notre-Dame Cathedral and people are urged to stay away from the scene.

No specific details were given about the incident in a tweet by police.

Large numbers of police cars sped to the area on the Ile de Cite island in the River Seine.