The freed hostage is a 57-year-old woman who is a patient of the clinic. The hostage-taker had also been receiving treatment at the hospital, Donau-Anzeiger stated.
The suspect, who was armed with two knives, has been detained by police and sustained minor injuries in the raid, according to the DPA.
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The hostage got away without any injuries, according to reports.
According to the Bild, the man previously threatened several people with two knives.