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Added on the 26/07/2016 12:06:58 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Five people were taken hostage on Tuesday in France by two attackers. One of the hostages, was a 84-year-old priest. He was killed by the attackers, before the two were taken down by police.
Police say at least one hostage and two hostage takers were killed after an incident in northern France. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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