Standoff in Pasay: Man Holds Woman Hostage with Knife on Taft Avenue

Pasay, Philippines – In an incident that transpired 16 hours ago, a man armed with a knife took a woman hostage on Taft Avenue in Edsa, Pasay. Authorities swiftly responded to the alarming situation.

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As the situation worsened, law enforcement authorities attempted to maintain control by diverting traffic and pushing people to avoid the area. Two police negotiators were present to negotiate with the armed man and check the hostage's condition.

The police did everything they could to keep the crisis under control. Nonetheless, some sources claim that bystanders captured the armed man and safely recovered the kidnapped woman, who was already stabbed prior to the confrontation.

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