Five policemen injured after an explosion in Bahrain’s capital

At least five policemen were injured after a “terrorist bombing” in Bahrain’s capital Manama, a statement from the interior ministry read.

Bahrain’s interior ministry said the policemen were securing an area during the annual Ashoura processions on the Budaiya Highway near the village of al-Daih when the explosion hit on Monday night.

“Necessary steps are being taken,” the statement added.