Three dead in court shooting amid trial of Moscow 'Grand Theft Auto gang'

Latest: Five defendants at a Moscow courthouse attacked their guards in a bungled escape attempt, leading to a shootout that killed three people and wounded four others, officials have said.

Update 2.24pm: Five defendants at a Moscow courthouse attacked their guards in a bungled escape attempt, leading to a shootout that killed three people and wounded four others, officials have said.

The incident happened when five handcuffed defendants were escorted by two guards in a lift at the Moscow Regional Court, Russia's Investigative Committee said.