A hostage taking took place in a pizzeria in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Saturday November 16, between 12:55 p.m. and 4 p.m. The four hostages were released and the madman arrested by the BRI.
The worst was avoided. A hostage situation took place for almost three hours in the pizzeria restaurant “L’Oliver”, rue Ernest Renan, in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine). Four employees of this family restaurant were detained by the owner’s son, who closed the gate at 12:55 p.m. He was threatening suicide and was armed with a knife. No customers were on site.
The BSPP (Paris Fire Brigade), the police and BRI negotiators quickly went to the site. Gas had also been cut off by GRDF. The area was evacuated and the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux called for people to avoid the area so as not to interfere with the work of the police. An investigation into arrest, kidnapping and kidnapping was opened by the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office and the man was placed in police custody. He must undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine whether his state of health is compatible with police custody. Life began to return to the neighborhood an hour after the outcome of this affair.
What is the profile of the hostage taker?
The hostage taker is the son of the owner, according to police information reported by BFMTV. He would not be known to the courts, but to the police for drug consumption. The man was arrested by the police. He will have to undergo a medical analysis, to know his drug consumption before the event as well as to understand his actions.
After three hours of hostage-taking and the negotiation of the BRI, the four hostages were released without being injured. They will still have to be examined by health services and questioned by law enforcement to advance the investigation.
