Gunman holds hostages in Madrid bank

The man entered a bank in Madrid and demanded money before pulling out a pistol and holding several people hostage.

The man held hostages at a Bankia branch in Madrid. Pic: Policia Nacional
Image: The man held hostages at a Bankia branch in Madrid. Pic: Policia Nacional
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A man armed with a pistol held hostages for an hour in a bank in Madrid.

The man entered a branch of the Bankia bank in Usera, just south of the Spanish capital's centre, shortly before 10am (9am UK time), a Policia Nacional spokesman confirmed.

Officers said the he demanded money before taking hostages and threatening several people with a gun.

Specialist police officers were sent to the branch to negotiate with the gunman and a road block was also put in place.

Police said they arrested the suspect after about an hour and that no one was injured during the incident.