Five years in jail for teenager who stole from 50-year-old man at knifepoint

TDT | Manama                                                      

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The High Appeal Court has upheld a five-year prison sentence for a 15-year-old boy convicted of robbing a 50-yearold man at knifepoint.

Court documents reveal that the young suspect, who acted with an unidentified accomplice, attacked the victim from behind while he was walking near a relative’s home around 8:30 PM.

The two assailants, one armed with a knife, covered the victim's head with a black cloth bag and dragged him into a nearby alley.

The victim was beaten with a wooden object, resulting in injuries to his left elbow, left knee, and right side.

The attackers then stole his mobile phone, wallet containing 125 Bahraini dinars, and personal documents before fleeing the scene. A medical report confirmed the victim's injuries.

During police investigations, he recounted the terrifying ordeal, stating, "I was terrified.

They came out of nowhere, and I thought I wouldn't make it.

I just want justice for what they did to me." His testimony aligned with police findings, leading to the arrest and conviction of the defendant.

The court dismissed the teenager's appeal, noting his repeated absences from scheduled hearings without providing valid reasons.