Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico shot in assassination attempt

Robert Fico, Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister, is in a “life-threatening” condition after being shot, the government has said.

According to the Dennik media outlet, Mr Fico was shot in an assassination attempt outside the House of Culture where a government meeting was being held.

Mr Fico was speaking to people outside the building when several shots were fired, causing him to fall to the ground, according to reports.

Four shots were fired and one struck Mr Fico, the state broadcaster said.

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