A Turkish national on Tuesday stabbed an Israeli border policeman in Jerusalem and was then shot dead by officers at the scene, Israeli police said.

Israeli police released footage on Tuesday showing a man stabbing a police officer from behind in Jerusalem’s Old City.

A police source said that the stabbing assailant is a Turkish citizen who arrived in Israel in the last 72 hours, most likely as a tourist. The police officer is in a moderate condition

At least one Israeli officer was left injured after a person identified as Turkish nation allegedly stabbed him in Jerusalem's Old City, on Tuesday (Apr 30) afternoon, said the emergency services.  The incident was later confirmed by the Israel Police who said a Border Police officer was allegedly stabbed and was later rushed to the hospital.