Whoa! A tense situation unfolded today in the southern French city of Arles. An inmate, armed with a handmade shank, has taken five staff members hostage at the local prison! 🏰
The drama began around 11:15 a.m. (10:15 GMT) when the prisoner seized four nurses and a prison guard in the infirmary. Talk about a wild Friday morning! 😳
Police and prison service sources told AFP that authorities are on the scene, working hard to resolve the standoff. Let's hope for a peaceful ending soon! 🤞
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. We're keeping our eyes peeled! 👀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
