Policemen killed in attack - reports - Sport in brief

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Two assailants reportedly used a dump truck to ram their way into the police station in Kashi and then threw two hand grenades.

A further 16 people were injured, while the attackers have been arrested.

The attack came just four days before Friday's Olympic Games opening ceremony in Beijing.

Police have reportedly identified five terrorist groups in the region who were allegedly plotting to sabotage the Games, according to Xinhua.

The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which has been the heart of China's security fears, is home to a Sunni Muslim ethnic minority.

A team of policemen were undertaking morning exercise in Kashi at about 8am local time when the attack took place.

Fourteen policemen were killed at the scene, while two others died on their way to hospital.

Police had information suggesting that the "East Turkistan Islamic Movement" planned to make terrorist attacks in the week prior to the Games, according to Xinhua.