Knifeman who tried to rob taxi shot and killed by cops after lunging at officer outside airport at Brit holiday hotspot

Police have launched a full investigation and are reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence

• Published: 21:58, 17 May 2025
• Updated: 2:01, 18 May 2025

A KNIFEMAN who tried to rob a taxi and attacked a police officer has been shot and killed by cops at Gran Canaria Airport.

It is understood that the man made numerous physical attempts to stab police with a “20cm” blade, reports the Canary News.

The shocking incident unfolded just before 5pm today in a busy public transport area outside the terminal, where tourists regularly hop into taxis and buses.

The outlet reports that a man, of Gambian nationality, threatened a cabbie with a large knife near the bus stop before the terrified driver bolted into the airport screaming for help.

Holidaymakers looked on in horror as Policia Nacional officers raced to the scene and confronted the armed suspect.

The man did not comply with requests to stand down and instead charged at the officers with the knife, forcing them to open fire.