03 Jan 2025 | 12:51 PM UTC
France: Police responding to hostage incident at prison in Arles Jan. 3
Police responding to hostage incident at prison in Arles, France, Jan. 3. Police response ongoing.
Police in Arles are responding to a hostage incident at the city's prison, Jan. 3. Officials state that a single inmate has taken five prison staff hostage, and that a specialist police intervention team (RAID) is at the scene. It is not known how long the situation will continue.
Localized transport and business disruptions will likely continue in the area through the afternoon of Jan. 3.
Avoid the area until police have secured the scene and given the all-clear. Remain courteous and cooperative if approached and questioned by law enforcement personnel. Allow extra time to reach destinations in Arles.
