Man escapes immediate jail after violent attack with broken glass

TDT | Manama

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A Bahraini man who violently assaulted an Arab national with a broken glass bottle, following an attack on his girlfriend, has had his six-month prison sentence upheld by the High Appeal Court.

However, the court granted the 36-year-old a three-year suspension of the sentence, meaning the punishment will only be enforced if he reoffends during this period.

The incident occurred at a hotel where the Arab national was accompanying his girlfriend back to her residence.

As they exited, the Bahraini man reportedly lunged at the couple, seizing the woman by the hand and forcefully dragging her, leaving her struggling desperately to break free.

The situation escalated when the Arab national intervened to rescue his girlfriend from the man’s grip. Enraged, the defendant allegedly grabbed a glass bottle and delivered a brutal blow to the victim’s head.

The attack left the victim bleeding heavily, with severe injuries.

Witnesses described the defendant continuing to punch the Arab national in the neck and face after the initial assault.

A hotel security guard, who saw the fight unfold, stated that it was sparked when the victim allegedly grabbed the defendant’s shirt and punched him first.

During the investigation, the defendant confessed to the assault. Medical reports revealed the victim had suffered a permanent injury, with doctors estimating his impairment at 2%.