Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:05pm on 16 Apr 2026,Thursday International
In a dramatic incident in Naples, armed robbers held around 25 people hostage inside a bank before executing a planned escape through a hole in the floor leading to the sewer system. The siege lasted nearly two hours, during which hostages were confined but not harmed. Police and emergency teams responded swiftly, securing the building and rescuing all individuals safely. Authorities suspect the robbers targeted valuables from deposit boxes rather than cash. Investigations are ongoing, with law enforcement examining underground routes to trace the suspects and uncover how the escape was orchestrated. (PC: The Guardian)
