Maldives Police Service (MPS) has made an arrest regarding the stabbing of a 33-year-old man in the island of Fuvahmulah on Saturday.
A police spokesperson stated that a 28-year-old man has been arrested under a court order regarding Saturday's assault.
The motivation behind the attack is still unknown and the investigation is currently ongoing.
According to the Manager of Fuvahmulah Hospital, Mohamed Farzaadh, the victim sustained considerable injuries to the head, neck, stomach and back. He was discharged from the hospital at his request after his condition stabilized.
Fuvahmulah City Council declined to comment and stated that it could not provide any information regarding the case as of yet.
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