Family held hostage in Derry siege

Police in Derry have surrounded a house where a pregnant woman, her partner and a young girl are being held hostage by two armed men.

Police in Derry have surrounded a house where a pregnant woman, her partner and a young girl are being held hostage by two armed men.

The siege on Duncreggan Road is believed to be related to a robbery earlier today at the Pennyburn Credit Union in the city.

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