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Angers: a hostage-taking took place at the remand center

2022-05-24T15:05:18.705Z


A doctor was held by an inmate for about an hour before being released. There were no injuries.


A hostage-taking took place on Tuesday May 24 at the remand center in Angers (Maine-et-Loire), reports

Ouest-France

.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., a doctor was detained by an inmate, who allegedly threatened her with a pen, before releasing her shortly after 3:30 p.m., detail our colleagues.

The inmate eventually surrendered and the doctor was not injured.

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The crime squad and fire brigade entered the compound quickly while scheduled visits, walks and inmate work were canceled for the afternoon.

The hostage-taking in Angers is over.

I warmly thank the prison officers and the police who have shown great professionalism.

I repeat my unwavering support for the doctor, whom I had by telephone, as well as for all the staff

, ”reacted on Twitter the Minister of Justice, Éric Dupond-Moretti.

Source: lefigaro

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