IS beheads 12 Libya security officers in Sabratha takeover

So-called 'Islamic State' affiliates in Libya briefly took over the security headquarters in the western city of Sabratha, killing and beheading 12 security officers before being driven out, city officials said.

The incident early on Wednesday highlighted the enduring presence and unpredictable striking power of the local IS militants in the strategic city which serves as a hub for migrants heading to Europe.