A member of the German special police forces prepares during operations in response to a hostage-taking situation at a savings bank branch in the western town of Sinzig, near Bonn, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Friday 8 May 2026;
Credit: REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German police said on Friday 8 May 2026, several people, including one cash transport driver, had been taken hostage at a savings bank branch in the western town of Sinzig.
"It is currently believed that there are several perpetrators and hostages inside the bank," police said in a statement, adding that the situation was currently "stable".
Police also said they had launched extensive operations and had cordoned off a large area.
The incident was reported in the town's centre in the regional state of Rhineland-Palatinate at 08:00 CET, police added.
There is no danger to the public outside the cordoned-off area, according to the police.
