Policeman killed in 'terrorist attack' in Amman

The National · Amr Mostafa · 2026-11-05 12:02 UTC

Second officer wounded and suspect arrested, Jordanian authorities say

A Jordanian policeman was killed and another injured in what authorities described as a "cowardly terrorist attack" in the capital Amman on Thursday.

Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al Salayta was carrying out his duties when he was attacked with a sharp object on Medina Street at around 12.20pm, the Public Security Directorate said in a statement.

A police patrol intervened, subdued the attacker and arrested him. The officer leading the patrol was injured in the face during the confrontation, the statement said. The attack took place near the Sri Lankan embassy.

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