Slovakia's PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a life-threatening condition after he was shot in the stomach and taken to hospital.

Reports said that Fico, 59, was injured after four shots were fired outside the House of Culture in the town of Handlova where the leader was meeting with supporters.

A witness said he heard several shots while pictures have emerged of the suspect, who is understood to be aged 71, being detained by police.

After being treated briefly at a local hospital, Fico was airlifted to Banska Bystrica Hospital where he was seen being carried on a guerney.

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