German Officials Free Hostages Held by Gunman
Man holding the hostages arrested
German police have arrested a man who was holding two people hostage at the old town hall in Ingolstadt in Bavaria.
The two captives have been released unharmed following a raid by armed officers. The 24-year-old hostage taker has been injured and taken to hospital.
The building was cordoned off after the siege began at around 09:00 local time (07:00 GMT).
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