Six cops shot in attack on Ingush police base

Six policemen have been injured in an armed attack on police officers in Russia's southern republic of Ingushetia. One of the republic's top police officers is reported to have been badly injured.

It's reported that up to five gunmen used machine guns and grenade launchers in the attack on the police base in the Ingush city of Karabulak.

The battle lasted for around 15 minutes.

One suspected gunman has been arrested and a search for the others is underway.