(Eagle News)–The man who was seen in social media posts trying to pull something out from his pocket as police pinned down hostage-taker Alchie Paray was a policeman trying to pull out handcuffs from his pocket.
National Capital Region Police Office chief Debold Sinas made the clarification amid the social media posts of the man in a gray jacket and cap as Paray held a press conference after holding hostage several people in V-Mall in San Juan.
“Let me clarify that the alleged object pulled out from the pocket of the policeman was a handcuff. He pulled out his handcuffs and tried to give it to the arresting officers,” Sinas said in a statement.
He said “our fellowmen (have) nothing to worry for I made a clear instruction — keep him safe,” referring to Paray.
Paray has been charged over the incident which left one person hurt.