Man holds several hostages inside Dutch nightclub

Several people have been taken hostage at a popular nightclub in an eastern Dutch town, police say.

A man entered the premises of Café Petticoat, in Ede, early in the morning threatening to blow himself up, local media reported.

Armed police evacuated the area, but said there was "no indication of a terrorist motive at this time".

They later said three people had been released, but the "situation is not over yet". read more