Military police deputy killed in Cambodia

A senior military policeman has been killed in an intense gunfight in the capital, Phnom Penh.

At least five gunmen, including an Interior Ministry police officer, attacked Phnom Penh's deputy Military Police chief, Reth Nika, firing into his car after a high-speed chase.

Phnom Penh police chief, Touch Naruth, told AFP news agency that the 27-year-old fled his vehicle for a nearby temple after his car got stuck in traffic.

His assailants hunted him down and shot him dead within the temple grounds.

One of the attackers also died - from wounds suffered during the attack.

Touch Naruth says it is unclear why the killing took place.

Two people are under arrest and a hunt is continuing for more members of the group of assassins.