Paris - Armed Man Holding People Hostage

[Elley Mae]

“The man claims to be in possession of a bomb and a handgun,” France Bleu said, adding that the hostage-taker demanded to speak with Iranian embassy.

Paris street on lockdown amid reports of armed man holding people hostage


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A security source at the scene said the man wanted to speak to the Iranian embassy and French government.

One man was injured when the hostage-tacker attacked him with a wrench before taking the hostage.

HOSTAGE SITUATION in Paris - man with 'BOMB and handgun' surrounded by armed police

 

[JanetElaine]

Paris street on lockdown as 'armed' man takes hostages, including pregnant woman

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"An armed man claiming to have a bomb has taken three people including a pregnant woman hostage in Paris.

The Rue des Petites Ecuries in Paris is on lockdown with armed police warming the area."

 

[JanetElaine]

Paris incident ends with man arrested and hostages released

Paris incident ends with man arrested and hostages released

"Around 8pm local time, Paris police officials confirmed the man had been arrested and the hostages released “safe and sound” but shocked. The suspect had reportedly drenched one of the hostages and the room he was holding them in with petrol."