Man arrested for assaulting youth in Hulhumalé

An arrest has been made over a case of violence.

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) revealed that arrested was a 22-year-old Maldivian man.

The man is accused of assaulting a youth in Hulhumalé.

The incident took place in Hulhumalé Phase I, on July 8.

The police institution revealed that the victim in the case is Ahmed Nafeez, native to Raiymandhoo island of Meemu atoll.

According to MPS, the suspect was arrested under a court order on Thursday.

Further investigations are currently underway in connection with the case.

Gang-related crimes including violence, assault and several others are common in the Greater Malé Region.

MPS has on multiple occasions expressed concern over the rise in criminal activities in the capital region, involving criminal gangs with the active involvement of minors.

According to the police institution, efforts are underway to crackdown on such gangs and gang-related crimes as part of their strategic action plan.