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Priest killed in hostage taking by knifemen in French city of Normandy

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Priest killed in hostage taking by knifemen in French city of Normandy
One hostage has been reportedly killed after knifemen held at least six people hostage in a church located in the Northern French city of Normandy.
A priest was found dead with his throat slit in the church hostage attack after two men armed with knives took hostages at the worship centre in Rouen, this morning July 26th.
Police sources say the hostages are being detained by the assailants whose motive is still unclear at the Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray area of Normandy.

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