Hostage drama unfolds at German bank branch, police surround area

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Malay Mail

FRANKFURT, May 8 — 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 said they had launched extensive operations and had cordoned off a large area.

The incident was reported in the town’s centre in the regional state of Rhineland-Palatinate at 0700 GMT, police added.

There is no danger to the public outside the cordoned-off area, according to the police. — Reuters 

Date: 8 May, 2026 7:06 pm
Source: Malay Mail

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