Two French prison officers were killed in an ambush on a prison van near Rouen, Normandy on Tuesday (May 14). According to French media, an inmate who was being transported in the van escaped with the attackers.

France prison van attack: Manhunt launched after 2 officers killed and inmate freed

A large search operation involving elite forces and helicopters was underway in France's southern Dordogne region on Saturday after a man was reported having shot at police officers, France Info reported.

Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run

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France prison van attack: Manhunt launched after 2 officers killed and inmate freed

Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run