The prisoner, a convicted rapist, had taken four nurses and one prison guard hostage, using a handmade shank, and held them ...
But apart from this unique décor, Arles has another thing going for it: it is the largest city in mainland France, covering an area of over 758 km². Arles, the largest city in mainland France ...
An inmate took five staff hostage at a prison in southern French city Arles on Friday, police and prison service sources told AFP.