A few moments ago, a number of tourists, a police officer and tourist guide were stabbed by a man while they were in the ancient city of Jerash, according to a spokesman for the Public Security Directorate (PSD).

Security services managed to arrest the perpetrator, who stabbed the injured using a knife.

The injured, who were listed in critical health conditions were taken to Al Hussein Medical Centre, while the rest of them were taken to Jerash Public Hospital.

The spokesman mentioned that the perpetrator was immediately arrested and an investigation into the incident was launched.

The following photos are taken from the scene of the incident. 

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Some of the injured in Jerash stabbing incident listed in critical health conditions