Live: View of hospital where Slovak Prime Minister is hospitalised after being shot

Slovakia’s populist prime minister Robert Fico was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after he was shot in the stomach in an assassination attempt. Reports said that Mr Fico, 59, was injured after five shots were fired outside the House of Culture in the town of Handlova where the leader was meeting with supporters. Deputy prime minister Tomas Taraba said the operation “went well” and added: “I guess in the end he will survive ... he’s not in a life-threatening situation at this moment.” Watch more on Independent TV: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: