KNIFE POINT: Police Rescues Woman Held Hostage By Ex-Girlfriend

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This footage shows a crazed knife woman that held her ex-girlfriend hostage for hours at a newsstand where the victim worked.

The incident reportedly took place in Tijuca – a neighbourhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, on Tuesday, 4th October.

Security camera footage shows the unnamed suspect threatening her ex-girlfriend – also unnamed – with a large kitchen knife which she also used to smash the till to pieces.

A woman threatens her ex with a knife in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, Oct. 4, 2022. She held the woman hostage with a knife at her work until a police officer disarmed her. (Newsflash)

The hostage situation lasted for about two hours, according to local media.

A police officer negotiates with the woman for about six minutes while the victim wipes blood coming from the cut on her face.

She also grabs a phone and tries to block the knife with it.

A woman threatens her ex with a knife in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, Oct. 4, 2022. She held the woman hostage with a knife at her work until a police officer disarmed her. (Newsflash)

This distracted the aggressive woman just long enough for the officer to grab hold of the weapon and disarm her.

A security guard and other bystanders can be seen helping the officer apprehend the woman as they both entered a physical struggle.

The suspect was ultimately unable to resist the arrest, despite kicking with her legs and knocking over the newsstand.

A woman threatens her ex with a knife in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, Oct. 4, 2022. She held the woman hostage with a knife at her work until a police officer disarmed her. (Newsflash)

A hammer and a bottle of alcohol were later recovered from the suspect.

She was reportedly taken into custody on the account of causing bodily harm and was released on bail the following day (Wed).

The police officer and the victim were not seriously injured, local media said.

A police officer and witnesses struggle with the attacker in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, Oct. 4, 2022. She held the her ex hostage with a knife at her work until the police officer disarmed her. (Newsflash)

They have already been treated at a local hospital and have since been released.

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