Rio 2016: Security officials investigate suspected attack on a bus carrying journalists

Security officials in Rio de Janeiro are investigating whether a bus carrying journalists between Olympic venues was shot at last night.  

Two windows were smashed and three of the 12 people on board suffered cuts.  Chief spokesman for Rio 2016's Organising Committee, Mario Andrada, said it is not clear whether the bus was shot at or was stoned.  

The bus was travelling between the Deodoro hockey venue and the main press centre at Barra da Tijuca.  

The International Olympic Committee, said security forces are investigating the incident.  

A police escort quickly arrived and accompanied the bus back to the press centre.  

A statement from the Games organising committee said as a response mmilitary patrols would be increased.

SOURCE: BBC News