Knife-Wielding Man Arrested, Officer Injured Near Tour de France Stage 4 Finish in Rouen

During the fourth stage of the 2025 Tour de France from Amiens to Rouen, police arrested a man wielding a knife near the finish line at the Saint-Hilaire roundabout. The individual was described as 'visibly unbalanced' and was making threats before being forcefully subdued by officers, with one police officer sustaining a minor hand injury. The incident occurred about two hours before the cyclists arrived, allowing the race to proceed as planned without disruption. The man reportedly attempted to stab an officer who was protected by a vest, and firefighters later took the suspect into care. Leading cyclists at the time included Mathieu van der Poel in the yellow jersey and Tadej Pogacar, with the route favoring the Slovenian defending champion. Authorities quickly contained the situation, ensuring the safety of participants and spectators during the event.