Man on Trial for Assault Causing Permanent Injury After Sister's Minor Car Accident

TDT | Manama

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The High Criminal Court has commenced the trial of a young man accused of assaulting another individual, resulting in a permanent 10% disability to the victim's jaw.

The incident arose from a minor collision between the victim's car and the defendant's sister's vehicle. After the collision, the victim approached the defendant's sister, who claimed he had yelled at her. The defendant, upon hearing his sister's account, arrived at the scene and immediately punched the victim in the face.

The prosecution alleges that the defendant, within the jurisdiction of the Southern Governorate Police Station, assaulted the victim, causing a permanent 10% disability without intending to inflict such harm.

The victim filed a complaint stating that he was near a refrigerator warehouse in the Southern Governorate when his car was rear-ended. He exited his vehicle to speak with the driver, discovering it was a young woman.

The victim contacted his father, who arrived with the woman's brother. During the conversation with the woman's mother, the victim was suddenly punched in the jaw by the woman's brother, causing injuries.

Medical reports confirmed a fracture requiring surgery, ultimately leading to a 10% permanent disability as assessed by medical boards.

The defendant admitted to the incident, stating he had overheard his sister's phone call and heard the victim yelling at her. He then went with his father and punched the victim.

The defendant's lawyer argued that her client acted in self-defence, seeking leniency due to his young age and lack of previous criminal record. The court has adjourned the case until 12 August for sentencing.