Man releases 25 hostage children

A man armed with a knife has released all 25 children being held hostage at a school near Barcelona tonight.

Man releases 25 hostage children
Mon, 18 Nov, 2002 - 17:40

A man armed with a knife has released all 25 children being held hostage at a school near Barcelona tonight.

He had demanded €1m for their release.

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