This is a developing story
According to emerging reports, police in northern France have killed two individuals responsible for a hostage situation in the Haute-Normandie region of the country this morning.
It has been established that two armed individuals stormed the Church of the Gambetta at around 9.45am local time, and held a priest, two nuns and several worshippers against their will.
Prise d'otages Saint Etienne du Rouvray plusieurs blessés évacués. @BCazeneuve attendus sur place @RTLFrance pic.twitter.com/gzzvHhi7qh
— frederic veille (@fredveille) July 26, 2016
Media outlets have confirmed that reports at the time were conflicting, but it appeared between four and six people had been taken hostage.
BREAKING: Assailants take hostages in church near Normandy city of Rouen, French official says.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 26, 2016
Officials evacuated a large portion of the Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray commune and cordoned off the scene, while paramedics can be seen removing stretchers from ambulances.
According to the Associated Press, police have killed the two attackers and the motive for their actions this morning remain unclear.
BREAKING: French official says police kill 2 attackers who took hostages in Normandy church; motive unclear.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 26, 2016
More as follows.
