Assault

Two injured after assault in Maldives capital

Two people were injured after a fight broke-out on Sunday in the capital Male.

Police said the fight broke out around 11:15pm near Ibrahim Mosque in Majeedhee Magu. Police closed down the scene last night and investigated the area.

Witnesses describe the scene as a gang of people attacking two other people who were riding on a motorbike. Both blunt and sharp weapons were reportedly used in the assault.

Onlookers describe that both victims suffered some injuries, but both the victims and perpetrators had fled the scene before police arrived