Asian Expatriate Suffers Permanent Disability After Roommate Assault

TDT | Manama

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An Asian expatriate has been left with a permanent disability after a violent altercation with his roommate. The incident occurred at their shared accommodation, leaving the victim with a partial amputation of his index finger.

According to the victim's statement, he was lying on his bed when his roommate informed him that he wouldn't be able to go to work due to back pain. The suspect, overhearing their conversation, began using foul language towards the victim. When the victim stood up, the suspect grabbed him by the neck. The victim pushed him away, prompting the suspect to bite his left hand, specifically his index finger. The attack continued with the suspect striking the victim's forehead with a bracelet he was wearing.

A witness, another worker residing in the same accommodation, corroborated the account. He stated that a verbal altercation escalated into a physical fight. He and others intervened to separate the two men but witnessed the victim's injury – a cut on his forehead and a severed index finger.

During investigations, the suspect confessed to the charges against him. A medical report confirmed that the victim suffered a partial amputation of his index finger, resulting in a 1% permanent disability.

The Public Prosecution charged the suspect with assault causing injury leading to a 1% permanent disability without intent. He was also charged with verbal abuse, though the charges did not involve specific allegations of defamation.

The High Criminal Court has scheduled a hearing for September 16th to issue a verdict in the case. The suspect remains in custody.