Police have arrested a suspect in connection to the violent altercation in Gnaviyani Atoll Fuvahmulah where a man was stabbed in the neck.
Police had confirmed that the incident took place around 8.15pm on Saturday. The victim, aged 33, was rushed to the island's hospital but his condition was reportedly not critical.
Police spokesperson said a 28 year old man was taken into custody from Fuvahmulah under an arrest warrant.
Police have struggled to get on top of a recent spate of stabbing attacks especially in the greater capital region.
The latest incident came after an 18 year old was stabbed to death in the capital earlier this month. .
