Jordan police officer killed in stabbing near Sri Lankan embassy
A Jordanian corporal was fatally stabbed on Medina Street in Amman while on duty, and a second officer was wounded in the same incident. The attack occurred at about 12:20 pm local time on 5 Nov, near the Sri Lankan embassy. Police patrols subdued and arrested the assailant at the scene. The deceased officer was taken to King Hussein Medical Centre, where he later died, while the injured officer remains in stable condition. Authorities have opened a terrorist‑related investigation and the suspect is in custody.
Key facts
- Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein visited the wounded officer at King Hussein Medical Centre.
- A second security officer intervened and was injured alongside the attacker.
- Jordan's King Abdullah II condemned the attack, pledging no tolerance for terrorism.
- The incident follows a church shooting on 23 Oct that killed nine and wounded 40.
- The attacker used a sharp object to stab the policeman.
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First published from ABC News (US), The National, Al Jazeera English, The Straits Times and Anadolu Agency