Arles, France — On Friday, an inmate at the prison in the southern French city of Arles took five staff members hostage, according to police and prison service sources cited by AFP.
The inmate, armed with a handmade shank, has been holding four nurses and one prison guard in the infirmary since approximately 11:15 a.m. local time (1015 GMT). The motives behind the hostage-taking are currently unknown.
Authorities are working to address the situation, but no further details have been released about negotiations or potential resolutions.
The incident has caused significant concern among staff and the community, highlighting the risks faced by prison personnel. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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