28-03-2024 11:22 AM Jerusalem Timing

Saudi Policeman Killed, 2 Hurt in Attack

Saudi Policeman Killed, 2 Hurt in Attack

A Saudi policeman was killed and two others were wounded in an attack in an area of Eastern Province, the interior ministry said Wednesday.

KSAA Saudi policeman was killed and two others were wounded in an attack in an area of Eastern Province, the interior ministry said Wednesday.

"One policeman was killed and two injured," an interior ministry spokesman said.

In a statement, police said two suspects were arrested after the patrol came under fire in al-Jesh village in Qatif district late Tuesday.

It was not immediately clear whether the incident was linked to the ISIL group of 'jihadists'.