This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/21/six-killed-egypt-bomb-attack-giza-pyramids

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Six killed in Egypt bomb attack near Giza pyramids Six killed in Egypt bomb attack near Giza pyramids
(1 day later)
A bomb attack killed six people, including three police officers, on Thursday near a road leading to the pyramids in the Cairo suburb of Giza, security sources said.A bomb attack killed six people, including three police officers, on Thursday near a road leading to the pyramids in the Cairo suburb of Giza, security sources said.
The bomb exploded as police arrived in their vehicles in front of a building where suspected militants were hiding, the sources said. Thirteen people were wounded.The bomb exploded as police arrived in their vehicles in front of a building where suspected militants were hiding, the sources said. Thirteen people were wounded.
The interior ministry issued a statement saying the bomb had been planted by Muslim Brotherhood militants and went off when security forces tried to raid the building.The interior ministry issued a statement saying the bomb had been planted by Muslim Brotherhood militants and went off when security forces tried to raid the building.
Islamist militants have stepped up attacks on Egyptian soldiers and police since the army toppled President Morsi in 2013 after mass protests against his rule. Civilians have also been killed.Islamist militants have stepped up attacks on Egyptian soldiers and police since the army toppled President Morsi in 2013 after mass protests against his rule. Civilians have also been killed.
• The subheading on this article was amended on 22 January 2016 to better reflect the details in the article.