Jordan: Police arrest stabbing assailant in Jerash November 6 /update 1

Event

Authorities have announced that the assailant responsible for a stabbing incident which has left six people injured in Jerash on Wednesday, November 6, has been arrested. Victims include three Mexican tourists and one Swiss national, as well as a tour guide and a police officer. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. A heightened security presence is expected at the scene.

Advice

Individuals in Jerash are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the area, anticipate localized disruption and a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the incident, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.