The young man who was stabbed inside a shop on Friday has died.

Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) confirmed that he passed away at 06:45 am, on Monday.

The man was receiving treatment at IGMH, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), on ventilator support, when he passed away.

The 30 year old man was stabbed inside a shop located near the BG Garage in Maafannu district of Male’ at around 09:30 pm on Friday.

As per bystanders, the young man ran into the shop to evade his pursuers. However, two men on a motorcycle arrived at the shop and stabbed him leaving him in a pool of his blood.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) has disclosed that they have arrested one person in connection with the attack.

Commissioner of Police Mohammed Hameed disclosed that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the Friday night attack with a sharp weapon inside a shop in Male' City's Maafannu district via twitter.

He was arrested following a police investigation, under a court order.

The CP stated that he was arrested on Saturday night.

According to police, four gangs are responsible for the city's continual dangerous clashes and property damage. As such, the recent violent battles involving sharp weapons have been associated with groups known as Kudahenveiru and NC, according to Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed.