An American man who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting staff at the Velana International Airport was released from custody with a travel ban, Adhadhu has learned.
When he was taken to the Hulhumale' magistrate court for a remand hearing, the court ordered his release after imposing three conditions, Adhadhu has confirmed. He would face arrest for violating any of the conditions.
The conditions were not committing any criminal offence, appearing at the police station to give a statement and not travelling outside of Male' for 30 days.
A video circulating on social media shows the man assaulting two male airport staff.
The video shows the American becoming enraged and punching an airport employee who tried to talk to him. After another employee then shoved him, the man could also be seen hitting the second employee.
