A priest taken hostage in a church in Normandy, northern France, was killed with a blade, a police source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Priest killed in hostage situation in Normandy - police
Two assailants who had taken five people hostage in the church at Saint-Etienne-du -Rouvray near Rouen were killed in a police operation to end the assault.
Priest killed in hostage situation in northern France - police
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The source said it looked like the priest had had his throat slit.
Two assailants who had taken five people hostage in the church at Saint-Etienne-du -Rouvray near Rouen were killed in a police operation to end the assault.
French President Francois Hollande is expected at the scene, his office said.
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