Saudi policeman killed, 2 injured in attack: Ministry
The attack occured in the Shia-dominated Qatif area in the turbulent Eastern Province
Published date: 29 July 2015 11:31 BST
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Last update: 9 years 4 months ago
A Saudi policeman was killed and two others were wounded in an attack in the Shia-dominated Qatif area in Eastern Province, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.
"One policeman was killed and two injured," an interior ministry spokesman said. A police statement said two suspects were arrested after the patrol came under fire late on Tuesday.
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