Police from Ħamrun’s Police Depot were informed at around 2245hrs that a suspicious individual was approaching parked cars and attempting to break into them.
Following the lead, the police officers intervened on site, but found no suspect in the area identified. Despite this, they continued their search in the area and found the man who matched the description provided in Triq Mile End.
The man attempted to escape when police officers approached him, with the officers giving chase. During his arrest, the man was uncooperative and even injured the police constable.
Watches, mobile phones and a catholic pyx (a container for the eucharist) were found on his person after the officers conducted a search following his arrest.
The man was later identified as a 22-year-old Chad national, and was apprehended to the Police General Headquarters lockup. The injured police constable was given medical aid in the medical centre and was certified as having suffered light injuries. Investigations are ongoing.
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