The two hostage-takers involved in today's bank hold-up south of Paris have been arrested.

French authorities have said all hostages have been released unharmed from a bank hold-up south of Paris.

French police have confirmed that eight people - not six, as previously reported - have been taken hostage in a bank south of Paris.

At least six people were being held hostage by armed robbers south of Paris this morning, television networks reported.

At least six people were being held hostage in a hold-up south of Paris this morning, television networks reported.