northern France

July 26, 2016

Europe

Hostage takers kill at least 1 at French church, priest's throat reportedly slit

A priest has been killed during a hostage situation at a church in northern France, according to a police source. The two attackers slit his throat, police sources told Reuters.

Police and rescue workers stand at the scene after two assailants had taken five people hostage in the church at Saint-Etienne-du -Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy, France, July 26, 2016. © Steve Bonet / Reuters

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