Hostage drama unfolds at Russian custody centre

At least two prison staff are freed after being taken hostage at a pre-trial detention centre.

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The guards are said to be unhurt after special forces stormed the centre.

The six men, who were being held in a pre-trial detention centre, were said to be armed with knives.

They were facing terrorism charges, including links to the Islamic State (IS) group.

They had been demanding a vehicle, firearms and free passage out of the centre.

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