An Algerian national who arrived in Saudi Arabia on a visit visa killed two of his compatriots.
The Makkah police announced the arrest of the visitor, who assaulted and stabbed to death two other visitors from Algeria, according to a report by SaudiGazette.
The stabbing incident took place at a hotel in Makkah and the perpetrator fled the scene after committing the crime.
The police launched a manhunt for him and arrested him. The murderer was referred to the Public Prosecution after completing the necessary legal procedures, the police added.
