Huy - Two guards taken hostage; two prisoners escape

HUY - Two prisoners escaped after having taken hostage two guards with a cutter knive. They were working in the workplace of the prison, took the two guards hostage and forced the others to open all the gates. Outside of the prison, they released one guard, taking the other one to his car. With him and his car, they drove away to Charleroi where they eventually released the guard. The escaped prisoners are 24 and 23 years old and were condemned to long sentences (13 yearsà for armed robberies and theft with violence.

The guards went on 'minimum service' to protest against the violent escape, which means no prisoner gets visits, walks, showers or other activities.

18/07/2011