Police ask public to share information on stabbings
Summary
Live coverage of the press briefing by Maldives Police Service on steps being taken to curb violence in the country following the recent wave of stabbings and assaults that has gripped the capital Male' since the end of Ramadan last week.
16:35
The press briefing has concluded.
16:32
All individuals arrested in relation to recent incidents of violence have existing criminal records.
16:28
Most of the weapons used in assaults were found in areas where local gangs operate. We have recently confiscated weapons from Henveyru Park.
16:25
Both the investigation process and the judicial process have to be expedited.
16:24
No arrests have been made in relation to the stabbing of Ahmed Mazin in Adi Park Saturday morning.
[Mazin died from his injuries on Saturday night.]
16:22
We believe the recent incidents of violence are acts of vengeance. There was a drop in assaults in Ramadan due to special operations conducted by the police.
16:18
It is difficult to state whether the increase in violence is directly related to the recent pardons granted to convicts. This has to be further in to.
16:14
It is easier for police to stop assaults of which we receive intelligence information in advance. It is difficult to respond and prevent an assault on short notice.
16:11
Police have confiscated a number of sharp weapons hidden in parks and trees around different locations in Male’.
16:09
Police are currently investigating 6 cases of assault and stabbings. Three individuals are in custody over these cases. We have leads on two other individuals related the assaults.
16:07
Police are patrolling the streets of Male’ 24 hours a day.
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