Indonesian police attacked with stones while trying to arrest fugitive robber at wedding

Police in Lampung Tengah, Indonesia, faced a violent obstruction while trying to apprehend a wanted robber at a wedding party. The fugitive, a repeat offender, managed to escape after a mob attacked officers with stones and chairs, according to the Central Lampung Police Chief AKBP Charles Pandapotan Tampubolon.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, saw officers attempting to arrest the suspect, who had been on the wanted list for some time. However, the arrest was thwarted by a crowd of people, including the suspect's family, who blocked the police's path. The situation escalated into a physical confrontation, with officers being pelted with objects, allowing the suspect to flee.

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There were members of the public who obstructed the arrest process. Officers were even attacked with thrown stones and chairs, so the perpetrator managed to escape.

Several police officers sustained injuries during the attack. The fugitive is described as a suspect in armed robbery cases, with evidence including CCTV footage supporting his involvement. Police are actively pursuing the suspect and are also investigating individuals who may have intentionally interfered with law enforcement operations. The report notes that the fugitive was armed with a sharp weapon during his previous crimes.

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The perpetrator committed his actions using a sharp weapon. CCTV evidence already exists, and we have been looking for the individual for a long time.