The Saudi Ministry of Interior said a security patrol was attacked by an explosive projectile on Sunday resulting in the death of a security officer and the wounding of six others.

A ministry spokesperson said that the men were attacked while carrying out duties in Al-Masoura district in Qatif governorate, according to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA.

Sergeant Mahdi bin Saeed Bin Dhafer Al-Yami lost his life and the injured were taken to hospital where their condition is said to be stable.

Security authorities have begun investigating the terrorist crime, added the spokesperson.

Source: Wam