Paris (CNN) The man who attacked an officer Tuesday at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris said, "This is for Syria," French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said. JUST WATCHED Video purports to show Paris attacker on the ground Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Video purports to show Paris attacker on the ground 00:31The attack caused panic among visitors in the area. Hundreds were holed up inside the cathedral, and photos on social media showed people with their hands in the air. People on social media said police asked vistors to put their hands in the air during the incident. French police gather Tuesday at a cordoned-off area at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Source: CNN June 06, 2017 15:04 UTC