A Slovak court on Saturday (May 18) decided to put the suspect in the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico in pre-trial detention, a spokeswoman told the news agency AFP.

‘Positive prognosis’ for Slovak PM’s health but condition is serious; suspect in detention

The man who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico on Wednesday (May 15) and critically injured him has been charged with attempted murder. The Slovak interior minister, Matus Sutaj Estok, said the attack on the PM was "politically motivated" He added that the 71-year-old suspect was a "lone-wolf" attacker, who was not affiliated with any political party but had participated in anti-government protests.

Slovak PM attack: 71-year-old 'lone wolf' charged with attempted murder

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‘Positive prognosis’ for Slovak PM’s health but condition is serious; suspect in detention

Slovak PM attack: 71-year-old 'lone wolf' charged with attempted murder