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Two suspects arrested over assault on doctor

By JT - Oct 19,2016 - Last updated at Oct 19,2016

AMMAN — Central Amman police on Tuesday arrested two suspects who reportedly assaulted a doctor in Al Bashir Hospital, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The police received a complaint on Monday that the doctor was assaulted and admitted into hospital for treatment, where he was listed in fair condition, Petra reported. The two suspects were tracked and arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to take legal and administrative measures against them.

Health Minister Mahmoud Sheyyab on Tuesday checked on the health condition of the doctor and said the ministry will not spare any efforts to combat assaults on healthcare workers.

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