Syrian police ‘killed in clashes’ in Jisr al-Shughour

Yesterday, 80 members of the Syrian security forces were killed in clashes in the north-western town of Jisr al-Shughour, state TV reports.{{more}}

Reports said 20 police were killed in an ambush “by armed gangs”, while dozens more were killed in clashes with gunmen inside the town.

There has been no independent confirmation of the claim.

It would be the deadliest such incident claimed by officials since protests against President Assad began in March.

The state TV claim came a day after rights activists said at least 35 people, including police, had been killed in Jisr al-Shughour, close to the Turkish border.