The suspect who stabbed the Imam of Dhiyamigili mosque has been remanded in custody until the end of the trial.
Maldives Police Service Monday said a 35 -year-old local male was arrested in connection to the stabbing and that he was presented to Madifushi Court to decide on his remand. The Judge remanded him into custody pending the outcome of the trial, the police said.
The Imam was stabbed in seven places in the attack that took place in Dhiyamigili. He was transported to the capital, Male' for treatment.
A video showing that attack is circulating on social media.
