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Bahrain: Man to Stand Trial for Attacking Two Doctors at Salmaniya Medical Complex

by BTM

Mon, 15 March 2021

Bahrain: Man to Stand Trial for Attacking Two Doctors at Salmaniya Medical Complex

The Capital Governorate Chief Prosecutor said the Public Prosecution has completed its investigation into an incident in which a visitor of Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) is facing charges of physically assaulting two doctors and insulting them and a police officer.

The Public Prosecution received a tip-off from the Capital Governorate Police Directorate on the incident. The defendant went to the SMC emergency department to receive the needed treatment but refused to undergo the required  diagnosis procedures. He then approached the doctors, shouted and threatened them, before physically attacking and insulting them and a police officer who was at the hospital.

The Public Prosecution launched an investigation immediately after receiving the notification and questioned the defendant who admitted to the charges. The man shall remain in custody pending investigation, and shall be referred for criminal trial urgently.

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