Criminal Court sentences ”dangerous criminal” to seven years

An individual identified by the police as a “threat to society” has been found guilty of assault using a sharp weapon and has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

The Criminal Court said Ishag Hassan Manik of Meyvagasdhoshuge in Mahchanholhi ward was found guilty of stabbing Ismail Saif of Raa Atoll Alifushi.

The court said Ishag attacked Saif while he was having tea at a cafe’ in the Alimas Carnival area of the capital.

The incident occurred on March 31, 2011, according to the Criminal Court.