Syrian locks self up to evade arrest
MANILA, Philippines—A Syrian national caused a commotion in his neighborhood Thursday morning after shutting himself inside his home to avoid arrest on a rape charge. He did give himself up after two hours.
After locking himself up at around 8:30 a.m., Mahmoud Obid, 37, of Osmeña Highway corner F. Torres Street in San Andres Bukid, put a knife to his throat. This act prompted the authorities to dispatch dozens of policemen, including a SWAT team, who surrounded the house.
Obid surrendered to the police two hours later after speaking to his wife.
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