Prisoner escape bid

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Guards freed in prison hostage drama

Two prison guards taken captive after a failed escape attempt were freed today, nearly 24 hours after being taken hostage.

Mon, 28 May, 2001

Talks bid to free hostage prison guards

Tense negotiations were continuing today with armed prisoners holding two guards hostage at a high security Paris prison - nearly 20 hours after a failed escape attempt via helicopter.

Mon, 28 May, 2001

Jail guards taken hostage after escape bid fails

Prisoners took three security guards hostage at a Paris jail after a failed escape attempt involving a hijacked helicopter.

Mon, 28 May, 2001