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Minor arrested in connection to murder in Addu

Lamya Abdulla
06 June 2022, MVT 16:09
(FILE) Aerial shot of Addue Square: two additional men were arrested for attempting to disruoot the peace on the island-- Photo: Nauty
Lamya Abdulla
06 June 2022, MVT 16:09

A 16 year old minor has been arrested in Seenu Feydhoo after a man attacked with a sharp object had died. Two more men were arrested for attempting to disrupt the peace of the island.

The 21-year-old man who was injured in Feydhoo on Wednesday passed away while being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH).

Police said that a 16 year old boy was arrested from Addu city last night under a court order. They said that two 18 year old men and a 29 year old man were also arrested under a court order on suspicion disrupting the peace of the island.

The case is still under investigation.

The first fight took place in Feydhoo on Tuesday night. A 19-year-old man was initially taken to the Equatorial Hospital for treatment after being severely injured in the attack. He was later brought to Male' city for further treatment.

Addu City Council has also issued a statement expressing concern over the increase in violence in the city. The council called on institutions to expedite the establishment of peace in the island by punishing those guilty of the crime with the strictest punishment prescribed by law.

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