France: At least 3 people taken hostage in Paris post office

At least 3 people have been taken hostage in a post office in Paris, according to French media.

According to French RTL radio, the gunman is armed with a Kalashnikov rifle and is holding as many as five people hostage, according to police sources.

It is unknown as of yet whether the situation is linked to last week's attacks in Paris - French media has reported the suspect is known to police as a petty crime suspect and they are beginning negotiations soon.