Two Saudi policemen shot and injured in Riyadh

Two Saudi police officers were injured last night in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting in Riyadh.

The Saudi Press Agency, SPA, quoted the spokesman of Riyadh Region Police as saying, "A security patrol was carrying out its duties in Riyadh when it came under fire from an unknown vehicle" in an attack that "left two policemen wounded."

The two were admitted to hospital and their health situation is stable.