French police hunt 'jailbreak robber' Redoine Faid

A notorious convicted armed robber is being hunted by police in northern France after staging a dramatic escape from prison.

Redoine Faid set off a series of explosions and took four guards hostage during the escape from Sequedin prison, outside Lille.

Police say he is armed and still in possession of explosives.

Catharina Moh reports.

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