New militant group claims responsibility for Egypt attack

CAIRO – A previously unknown Egyptian militant group has claimed responsibility for last month's ambush of a police raid outside of Cairo.

The Friday statement by Ansar al-Islam circulated on social media did not contain pictures, videos or other information to support their claim of the attack, which it described as "the battle of the lion's den."

Islamic militants ambushed Egyptian police on Oct. 20 near the Bahariya Oasis, about 135 kilometers (84 miles) southwest of Cairo, killing at least 16 policemen, according to the official death toll.