Police probe violent altercations in three locations across Male’

The police are investigating acts of violence that erupted in three locations in Male’ City within the span of hours on Saturday night.

The incidents took place at De Public Lounge & Arabic Restaurant in Muniyaa Magu in Maafannu district, in front of the Kinza Café in Shaheed Kudanevi Thutthu Manik Hingun in Machangolhi district, and in front of the Masjid al-Noor in Filigas Magu in Henveiru.

According to the police, the first incident involved people wearing helmets who arrived at De Public on a motorcycle and assaulted patrons there.

The second incident involved six individuals who arrived in front of the Kinza Café on motorcycles and used sharp-edged weapons.

The third incident – the one outside Masjid al-Noor – involved an unspecified number of individuals.

The police did not say whether the violence resulted in any injuries, or if they have made any arrests.

They also did not say whether they believe the incidents to be related.

The wave of violence also comes after a group of people barged into the Lets Coffee café located on the ground floor of M. Boaddu on Thursday, and vandalized the property.