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Syrian police arrest mentally unbalanced women attacker

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A Senior police officer in Damascus on Thursday announced the arrest of a suspect attacker who had targeted 7 young ladies during half a month period.

Commander of Damascus Governorate Police told SANA reporter that police patrols were capable of stopping a suspect in al-Zahera, a popular district of Damascus city. "He is still under investigation and some of the wounded girls have recognized him," The officer said.

The official source said the aggressor was using his bicycle when he inflicted wounds against young- girls, noticing the aim was criminal and to create chaos and disturbance.

The incidents of attacking young girls started from June the 1st up till June 14.

"The man is realized as mentally ill who has finished military service and he is deserted by his girl friend," the official source said.

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