Masked gunmen broke into a live television studio in Ecuador on Wednesday and threatened terrified staff.

Employees were forced on to the floor during the broadcast by the public television channel TC in the city of Guayaquil before the live feed cut out.

The attackers were later seen leaving the studio, reportedly with several hostages. Police have made arrests.

A 60-day state of emergency began in Ecuador on Monday after a notorious gangster vanished from his prison cell.

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