Marrakech, Morocco – Marrakech police officers arrested a mentally ill man today, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, after he attempted to attack a police officer with a white weapon.
According to reports, the suspect attacked the police officer from behind without warning, attempting to stab him with a knife.
Thanks to the quick intervention of the officer’s colleagues, they were able to subdue and arrest the suspect.
During the initial investigation, it was revealed that the suspect suffers from mental disorders and had previously been admitted to the psychiatric hospital in Marrakech.
The Marrakech Security Police Judicial Services have opened a judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent general prosecutor’s office to uncover the circumstances of this incident and determine the mental and psychological state of the suspect.
This incident highlights the need to strengthen cooperation between security services and health institutions to deal with such cases, in order to ensure the safety of the community.