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Aerial photo of Hithadhoo in Addu City. Photo/ Ali Ibrahim

Gang fight in Addu leaves man in serious condition

It is understood the victim suffered deep cuts to his lower legs and head.

2 December 2023

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By Ahmed Mizyal

A man was seriously injured in a gang fight in Hithadhoo, Addu on Friday evening.

Police said they received a report of a fight between two gangs in Hithadhoo early on Friday evening.

"A 30-year-old man who sustained stab wounds in the fight is being treated at the Equatorial Hospital in Addu. The man's condition is critical," police said in a statement.

Police are investigating the incident further.

It is understood the victim suffered deep cuts to his lower legs and head.

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