An expatriate has been arrested in Male’ for harassing a boy in public.

An eyewitness told RaajjeMV that the expatriate seemed to be under the influence.

The witness said that the incident occurred in Majeedhee Magu on Friday night, the capital’s main road, near Agora while the minor was with his parent.

After the incident was reported, a traffic police officer nearby cuffed the expatriate and took him into custody. The expatriate had attempted to resist the arrest.

RaajjeMV was unable to contact the police service for further information.