Hostage situation reported in N. France, several suffer 'gunshot wounds'

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Source: RT

A hostage situation has been reported in the northern French town of Roubaix. Several people have sustained gunshot wounds, Reuters reported citing medical sources.

The area has been cordoned off by police, RTL reported, adding that gunfire can be heard.

La Voix du Nord newspaper says the hostage takers are armed with Kalashnikovs. Witnesses told the daily that the incident occurred at around 7:00pm local time at a gas station.


Checking for more links

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/24/us-france-shooting-hostages-idUSKBN0TD2MK20151124?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=twitter


Read more: https://www.rt.com/news/323337-france-hostage-wounds-roubaix/

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UPDATE.... BREAKING: Htages being taken in #Roubaix, Northern France, close to Belgian border, reports it is criminal related not terror relate

Roubaix situation most probably crime related. bank manager and family reportedly taken hostage in a gas station.

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1. Close to the Belgium border

Not good.

[StrayKat]

2. Odd

Sounds like really poor planning trying to pull off a bank heist in the middle of the heightened security.

[Deuce]

3. Appears to be a robbery gone wrong...

French news outlet iTele said men have fired at police after an attempted robbery went wrong. It is believed they are currently holed up in a house, holding a family hostage.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/roubaix-hostage-situation-in-french-town-near-belgium-border-a6747491.html

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4. Reuters and BBC both say it's not yet clear if it's related to the 11/13 attacks

It is not yet clear if the incident is related to the ongoing security situation in France following the 13 November attacks in Paris.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34917226

The location sure makes it seem likely.

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5. The "robbers" are armed with AK-47s

We'll see who they are after they get shot