Ammon News - Security authorities arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 13-year-old boy with a sharp object in Amman. Both were referred to the judiciary and detained at a correctional and rehabilitation center.

The Public Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson said North Amman Police received a report last Monday that the boy had been assaulted with a sharp object by unidentified individuals. He was taken to hospital for treatment and was reported to be in good health.

The spokesperson added that during questioning, that the attacker had arrived with the driver of a minibus contracted by the boy's family to transport him and his classmates to school.

He also added that the attacker had driven the bus on the day of the incident and changed its route instead of taking the students home, heading toward the Tareq area under the pretext of repairing the vehicle.

The boy attempted to escape, but the person driving the vehicle chased him and attacked him with a sharp object, according to the spokesperson.

He said police identified the attacker, who had a prior criminal record, and arrested him after locating and raiding the place where he was staying.

The suspect was found to have a facial injury and claimed that the boy had taken a metal object from him during an altercation and used it to attack him.

The spokesperson added that police also arrested the other person responsible for transporting the boy and his classmates. Both were referred to the judiciary and detained at a correctional and rehabilitation center.