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Police arrest man for assaulting wife

Shahudha Mohamed
08 February 2020, MVT 17:42
Crime scene barrier tape. PHOTO: MIHAARU FILES
Shahudha Mohamed
08 February 2020, MVT 17:42

Maldives Police Service revealed on Saturday that a Maldivian male, aged 34, was taken under Police custody on Friday night over reports made stating that he had assaulted his wife.

Authorities report that the woman is not in critical condition, and has been released from the health centre after the treatment.

The crime was reported to the Police Service's North Divison, which consists of Noonu, Raa, Baa and Lhaviyani Atolls, once the woman was being treated for her injuries at the island's health centre.

Morover, Police stated that islanders gathered around the health centre but were dispersed through negotiation, without any violence.

Police added that the alleged assault was currently under investigation but did not reveal further details.

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