Germany: Hostages freed at bank after suspects flee scene

A siege is over after armed suspects took bank employees hostage after intercepting a cash transport in Germany. Police sealed off the area, but the suspects were not found after having fled the scene.

Several people taken hostage at bank branch in small German town

Several people are currently being held hostage at a bank in a small town in Germany.

By Ludwig Burger

Several hostages held in German bank robbery, police say

Police in Germany say that several people have been taken hostage during a bank robbery in the western town of Sinzig.

Hostages taken at German bank branch, police say

German police said on Friday several people, including one cash transport driver, had been taken hostage at a savings bank branch in the western town of Sinzig. “It is currently believed that there are several perpetrators and hostages inside the bank,” police said in a statement, adding that the situation was currently “stable”. Police also […]

Hostage situation unfolds at German bank as police launch operation

Police spokesperson says they could not yet rule out the presence of multiple perpetrators or additional hostages

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