Police: Jerusalem attacker tried to stab cops

An Israel Police spokeswoman says an initial investigation into the thwarted terror attack in Jerusalem a short time ago shows that the attacker was shot while trying to stab Border Police officers at the Damascus Gate.

The spokeswoman says Border Police officers spotted the young camouflage-clad Palestinian sitting near the Damascus Gate .

He appeared to be nervous, and the suspicious officers approached him to investigate. But as they got closer he pulled out a knife and tried to stab them.

The officers responded immediately, opening fire in his direction, the police say.

The attacker continued running towards them with the knife in his hand, and the officers shot and killed him, the spokeswoman says.