KUWAIT: Farwaniya detectives yesterday arrested a bedoon (stateless) man wanted for running over a police officer and fleeing a few days ago, said security sources, noting that the suspect's brother was caught on the spot while he fled the scene on foot, leaving his vehicle and his brother behind. Searching the vehicle, policemen found alcohol and a weapon. The suspect was hiding in a house in Firdous. Both suspects are facing charges of possessing alcohol, an unlicensed weapon and evading arrest.

Brothel raided

Following several complaints, a Farwaniya brothel was raided and three prostitutes were arrested, including one in violation of residency laws, said security sources.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun