6 armed robbers killed, 8 arrested in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Six assailants were killed and eight arrested Saturday after a failed robbery at a vehicle dealership in Mato Grosso state, midwestern Brazil, authorities said.

The incident occurred in Varzea Grande, a municipality neighboring the state capital.

The assailants, who were armed, assaulted security guards at a dealership in a bid to steal 40 new cars.

Several police patr