Man accused of trying to kill Slovakia’s prime minister to remain behind bars

Policemen guard the area as they wait for the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to be brought to court in Pezinok, Slovakia on Saturday (Picture:MAP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been ordered to remain behind bars.

Prosecutors sought an order from Slovakia’s Specialised Criminal Court to detain the suspect because of fear he could escape or carry out other crimes, a court spokesperson said.