Ex-cop nabbed for frustrated homicide

MANILA, Philippines — A former police officer wanted for frustrated homicide was arrested in Manila on Friday night after 11 years of hiding.

According to a police report, Pedro Reyes was apprehended near the Quiapo Church along Quezon Boulevard at around 6:15 p.m.

Authorities said Reyes is listed as the most wanted fugitive of the Manila Police District.

He was nabbed by members of the Special Mayor’s Reaction Team by virtue of a warrant for frustrated homicide issued by Judge Albert Tenorio Jr. of the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 14.

Police said Reyes stabbed his neighbor following an argument during a drinking session in 2011.