Man accused of Eiffel Tower stabbing charged with terror offences

Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab (right) is accused of killing a German-Filipino tourist only identified as Collin (inset) (Picture: PA)

A man accused of fatally stabbing a tourist and injuring two others, including a Brit, close to the Eiffel Tower has been charged with terror offences.

Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab has been placed under investigation by French police on charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist organisation, the country’s prosecutor’s office said.