Reckless youth driver released on conditional bail

On Sunday morning, the Criminal Court released the young man apprehended for reckless driving in Hulhumale Phase 1 and for failing to comply with the police.

A video circulating on social media showed police officers halting a silver car near the beach area of Phase 1, close to the bridge that is linked to Phase 2. The footage showed the police arresting a man and a woman.The driver of the identity was disclosed as 18-year-old Aik Haisham Hassan. The police also revealed that he did not hold a valid driver’s license.

Aik was granted conditional bail after appearing in court for a ruling on his remand. Yet, additional information was not provided.

In a statement to the press on Saturday evening, the Police reported that the vehicle did not obey a stop command in Hulhumale' and kept driving rapidly through both sections of the neighborhood. It was observed that the vehicle deliberately crashed into a police motorcycle that was chasing it, resulting in the motorcycle's fall.

Authorities reported that two officers on the motorcycle toppled over, with one of them sustaining injuries.

Hulhumale’ Hospital announced that the wounded officer has been released post-treatment, with plans in progress for a specialist consultation.

The Police are conducting additional investigations into the case.