Ecuador declares war on armed gangs after TV station attacked on air

Ecuador's president has ordered that criminal gangs be "neutralised" after days of violence culminated in an attack on a television studio.

Masked gunmen broke into public television channel TC's live studio during a broadcast, forcing staff to the floor.

Police made 13 arrests following the attack, which injured two employees.

At least 10 people have been killed since a 60-day state of emergency began in Ecuador on Monday. read more