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Hulhudhoo Stabbing: Police deny release of suspects

Ahmed Aiham
26 September 2019, MVT 11:48
The house of the elderly woman stabbed and robbed in Hulhudhoo, Addu Atoll. PHOTO: SOCIAL MEDIA
Ahmed Aiham
26 September 2019, MVT 11:48

Maldives Police Service, on Wednesday, refuted claims that two perpetrators, identified by an elderly woman stabbed and robbed in Hulhudhoo, Addu Atoll, was released from custody.

Maldives Police Service refutes claims by a relative of the elderly woman stabbed and robbed. PHOTO: TWITTER

Police made the statements in response to claims on social media accusing the institution of having released those in custody,

The two suspects were remanded for 15 days following the robbery, which occurred last Saturday.

Police confirmed that intruders stabbed the woman three times before stealing her mobile phone and money.

The woman is currently receiving medical treatment in capital city Male'.

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