Cop dead after stabbing attack at Oman mall

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A police officer was stabbed to death at a shopping mall in Oman earlier on Saturday.

According to the Times of Oman, the incident occurred shortly after 1:00pm. Officials say that the attacker was disarmed by police and was taken to a hospital. They also confirmed one death and two injuries.

The Royal Oman Police in a statement expressed condolence to the family of the deceased policeman.

“Royal Oman Police mourns the death of one of its members today, while performing his duty and may Allah bestow his soul with the martyrs and the truthful, and asks all employees of the police to convey their condolences to the bereaved family, and we call Allah to inspire them with patience and fortitude,” added the spokesman. “We belong to God and to him we shall return.”