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  • Detectives said that during his arrest, the suspect attacked the arresting officer who managed to subdue him, putting him under arrest.

A man of Indian descent, identified as Amar Dilip Shah was on Friday arrested for threatening kill another man and cut his body into pieces.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mr Shah was arrested by detectives from the serious crimes unit.

Detectives said that during his arrest, the suspect attacked the arresting officer who managed to subdue him, putting him under arrest.

“Amar Dilip Shah, was arrested along General Mathenge street in Nairobi’s Westlands area, where he also caused a scene after resisting arrest and attacked the arresting officer,” said DCI.

Adding that, “What followed was a scuffle as the unruly suspect attempted to throw kicks and punches at the detective Inspector of police. But the officer who is also a martial arts specialist subdued the man effortlessly.”

The sleuths said the suspect is currently a guest of the state at a police station within the city, and will face charges of threatening to kill contrary to section 223 (1) of the Penal Code.

“Members of the public are advised to note that assaulting a police officer, resisting or willfully obstructing a police officer in the due execution of his duties attracts a fine not exceeding Sh1 million or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or both. Be advised,” cautioned DCI.