Theft Suspect Jumps in Beirut River to Avoid Arrest
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
A suspect wanted on theft charges attempted on Thursday to escape arrest by jumping in the Beirut River, reported MTV.
It said that the suspect spotted an Internal Security Forces checkpoint that was inspecting the identification cards of motorcyclists.
His companion was arrested, but he fled the scene, jumping into the Beirut River, where he broke his leg upon his fall, reported the National News Agency.
A Red Cross team soon came to his rescue and he has since been transferred to hospital.
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