Hostage crisis unfolds at French prison as inmate takes staff
An inmate armed with a dangerous implement has been holding five hostages from the prison staff since Friday morning at the prison in Arles, in southern France, reported the TF1 Info portal, citing sources within the prison. Security forces have been dispatched to the scene.
Dramatic situation in France. On Friday morning, an armed inmate took five hostages from the staff at the prison in Arles in the south of the country. The TF1 Info portal reports that security forces have been sent to the scene.
Security forces have been attempting to control the situation since Friday morning. Armed police officers and negotiators were immediately dispatched to the penitentiary in Arles, southern France.
Critical situation in Arles. Inmate took hostages
The incident occurred in the prison infirmary, where the man is holding four nurses and a caregiver. His motives remain unknown.
However, it is known that the inmate is serving an eight-year prison sentence for rape. He also has mental health issues.
The inmate arrived at the Arles facility in 2023. He has been serving his sentence there since that time.
The TF1 Info portal, citing sources within the prison, reports that the situation is tense. Authorities are attempting to resolve the crisis as quickly as possible.
