Man arrested for ‘taking part’ in fatal stabbing
A 23-year-old has been arrested for “physically taking part” in the murder of a man in Hulhumalé, police said Sunday, but they refused to comment on whether they were looking for anyone else who might have been involved.
01 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
A 23-year-old has been arrested for “physically taking part” in the murder of a man in Hulhumalé, police said Sunday, but they refused to comment on whether they were looking for anyone else who might have been involved.
Haris Abdul Gafoor from the island of Dhaandhoo in Gaaf Alif atoll was pronounced dead at the Hulhumalé hospital on Friday night after being stabbed eight times.
A police spokesman confirmed the arrest, but refused to elaborate.
Eyewitnesses told Raaje TV station that 25-year-old Haris was stabbed by two assailants on a motorbike.
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