Two men armed with knives have been shot dead after taking several people hostage in a church in northern France. One of the hostages- a priest has been killed by slitting his throat. another hostage has been hospitalized and is fighting for his life. A policeman has been wounded as well.

The French Interior Ministry confirmed that both attacker have been killed. The President has already left for Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray. The motivation of attack is unknown.

According to witnesses, the attackers were praising Allah.