Eiffel Tower attacker 'wanted to kill a soldier'

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The man, aged around 19, was arrested at the Paris landmark after brandishing a knife in front of tourists and security forces.

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A man arrested at the Eiffel Tower after brandishing a knife in front of tourists and security forces has told investigators he wanted to kill a soldier, sources close to the case told AFP on Sunday, reports FRANCE 24.