Military policeman dies after shooting in army munitions store

A member of the Czech military police has died after one or more shots were fired in an army munitions store in the town of Týniště nad Orlicí in North-East Bohemia on Thursday evening. The military policeman was on active service at the time and died on the spot as a result of his injuries, Military Police Spokeswoman Nikola Hájková said on Friday. A police investigation is currently underway.

The 496 hectare arsenal is the Czech Army’s main munitions store and includes explosives, guided missiles and other pyrotechnical equipment. It is guarded by military police.