Police have arrested an 18-year-old who hit a police officer with his motorcycle in Hulhumale' last night.
They identified the suspect as Ahmed Shaheen Shahid of Milkuraage, Haa Dhaalu Kulhudhufushi.
Police said a motorist was driving at high speed on Reethigas Magu in Hulhumale' around 10:42 pm. They also said the motorist refused to stop when police asked him to.
However, Police said that the motorist attempted to ignore the instructions and escape from the scene. Police said that while the suspect was trying to escape, he hit a police officer with his motorcycle.
They said the Policeman received treatment for the injuries sustained in the collision and was late discharged. Police also said that the suspect did not have a valid driver's license and added that they were further investigating the incident.
