Syrian army attacks rebel town

Syrian army troops and tanks moved into a restive north western city from two sides today, extending the crackdown on a region that is historically hostile the Damascus regime.

The Local Co-ordination Committees, which documents Syrian anti-government protests, said Jisr al-Shughour was attacked from the southern and eastern sides by troops in about 200 vehicles, including tanks. It said blasts were heard as helicopters clattered overhead.