French police officer injured in synagogue arson attack

A police officer who was at the synagogue was injured when a gas cylinder allegedly exploded in a parked car, local media reported.

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00:00An investigation has been opened following an explosion outside a synagogue in the French

00:05seaside resort of La Grande Motte.

00:09Reports say at least two cars, one of which contained a gas bottle and two doors providing

00:14access to the building, were set on fire.

00:18According to the local mayor, a municipal police officer was injured in the blast.

00:23French President Emmanuel Macron has described the incident as a terrorist act, while security

00:29forces continue to search for the suspect.