Two French prison officers killed and three injured in Normandy convoy attack

The van was transporting prisoner Mohamed Amra to Evreux jail after a court hearing in Rouen when it was ambushed on Tuesday

Tue, 14 May, 2024 - 16:48

Associated Press Reporter

Armed assailants have killed two French prison officers and seriously wounded three others in an attack on a convoy in Normandy in which an inmate escaped, officials said.

The convoy was transporting prisoner Mohamed Amra to Evreux jail after a court hearing in Rouen when it was ambushed on the A154, which has been closed.