Three arrested after attempted fence breach and assault on guard at Fuvahmulah Airport

Authorities have detained three individuals in connection with an incident involving an attempt to climb over the Fuvahmulah City Airport fence and assaulting an employee there.

Police said in a media message on Sunday that an airport security guard was attacked and fighting was reported at around 4:05 in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday morning. The security guard had attempted to stop some people who were trying to climb over the airport fence.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the case.

They were produced before the court for a decision on their remand and ordered to be remanded in custody for 15 days.

Police are investigating the incident.