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Paris Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor to Take Over Church Hostage-Taking Investigation

© AP Photo / BFMIn this grab made from video, police officers close off a road during a hostage situation in Normandy, France, Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
In this grab made from video, police officers close off a road during a hostage situation in Normandy, France, Tuesday, July 26, 2016. - Sputnik International
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The French anti-terrorist prosecutor will take over the church hostage-taking investigation in the northern city of Rouen, the prosecution body said Tuesday.

Two Armed Men Take Hostages in Church in France's Normandy - Sputnik International
Two Armed Men Take Hostages in Church in France's Normandy
PARIS (Sputnik) – Two hostage takers at Saint-Etienne du Rouvray church were killed by police after killing a priest and injuring five other hostages in the Seine-Maritime commune, according to Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet. A second hostage was later reported to be in grave condition.

The Elysee Palace announced that, in view of the gravity of the events, President Francois Hollande will arrive at the scene. French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve is also reportedly expected to arrive.

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