IPOH: Four men were shot dead in an exchange of fire with police as they attempted to evade arrest on Jalan Ampang Baru, just metres away from the Tambun police station here Thursday night.

It is believed the deceased were robbery suspects.

Perak police chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Rahim Hanafi confirmed the 10.30pm incident.

Forensics police were seen investigating the scene till late into the night and a press briefing on the incident is expected Friday morning.