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Judge detains three men after police officer struck in Agadir

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An investigating judge at the Agadir Court of Appeal ordered three men to be detained after a police officer was struck in the city while on duty. The prosecution is notably seeking the driver’s trial for attempted premeditated intentional homicide, according to a statement by the King’s public prosecutor at the Agadir Court of Appeal.

The investigating judge at the Agadir Court of Appeal on Sunday ordered the detention of three men after a police officer was struck while carrying out his duties. The driver and the two people accompanying him were brought before the judge after their preliminary questioning, according to a statement by the King’s public prosecutor at the court.

The prosecution requested an investigation into the driver for attempted premeditated intentional homicide, driving while visibly intoxicated, fleeing after an accident and refusing to comply with orders. The other two men are notably being prosecuted for taking part in the attempted homicide and public intoxication, according to the Agadir prosecution service.

The second suspect is also being investigated for giving a false identity and facilitating drug use. The third is being prosecuted for his alleged participation in the attempted homicide. The three men remain in detention for the purposes of the judicial proceedings, according to the prosecution.

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