C/Insp. Ed Morata shows bloodied uniform during a press conference.
MANILA, Philippines - Blumentritt Police Community Precinct Commander Chief Insp. Eduardo Morata claimed former President Joseph Estrada hit him repeatedly and threatened to remove him from his post while they were at the fiscal's office on Sunday following the arrest of Vice Mayor Isko Moreno and others due to gambling charges.
Morata also showed his damaged uniform and other bruises sustained from his clash with the Vice Mayor's supporters. Estrada's camp has not responded to calls as of posting.
Moreno and five Manila councilors were arrested in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Saturday for allegedly being involved in an illegal gambling activity.
Estrada, Moreno's running mate for the 2013 local polls, was first to respond during his detention. Moreno and the others were eventually released for lack of evidence. Moreno claimed the incident was all political harassment on the part of Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. The latter denied the allegation.
Sources: ABS-CBN and GMA News
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