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Aerial photo of Hithadhoo in Addu City.

More police teams sent to Hithadhoo post-gang fight

Police have not yet arrested anyone in the case, they are still investigating.

3 December 2023

Additional police teams are being sent to Addu in connection with a dangerous gang fight that went down in Hithadhoo on Friday evening.

According to a press release issued by the police on Saturday evening, efforts have been made to ensure the safety and security of Male and Addu following Friday night's violence in Addu. Thus:

  • More teams are being sent from the capital to maintain security and safety in Addu

  • The necessary efforts are being made to find those involved in the fighting and take legal action against them

Police received a report of a fight between two gangs in Hithadhoo early on Friday evening. According to police:

  • A 30-year-old man was stabbed and injured badly in the fight

  • He is being treated at the Equatorial Hospital in Addu

  • The man is in critical condition, the hospital informed police

Police have not yet arrested anyone in the case. Police are still investigating the incident.

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