Two ISIS terrorists stormed the Church of the Gambetta today near Rouen in northern France, slits the Jacques Hamel, The Priest's Throat and took up to 6 hostages including two nuns and worshippers.
A police source told the Reuters news agency Hamel, who was reportedly ordained in 1958, had his throat slit and there are reports others were injured during the incident, one of whom is believed to be in a serious condition.
French police shot and killed the two suspects, who it is claimed shouted "Daesh" while launching the attack as Hamel was leading morning mass at the Roman Catholic church.
Police and the emergency services are at the scene . The area has been cordoned off and police have been telling people to stay away.
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