Hostages held in Toulouse bank by 'al-Qaeda militant'
Four people have been taken hostage in a bank in the southern French city of Toulouse by a man claiming to be linked to al-Qaeda, police say.
Officials say the gunman first demanded money. When he was refused, a shot was fired and hostages taken.
The BBC's Hugh Schofield says the situation is still confused.
20 Jun 2012
- From the section Europe