Hotel turns battleground as woman attacks officer

TDT | Manama

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A hotel reception turned into a battleground when a woman’s refusal to leave a public space escalated into a violent confrontation with police. The incident unfolded when staff at the hotel called authorities after the woman, who was not a guest, refused to vacate the reception area where she had been sleeping on a chair. Despite multiple requests, she remained in the hotel, prompting the intervention of the police.

When a policewoman arrived to remove her, the woman allegedly exploded in fury, verbally abusing the officer and hurling a lamp at her. The attack didn’t end there. As she was handcuffed and restrained, the woman continued her tirade, subjecting the officer to both verbal and physical assault.

The building’s manager supported the officers’ version of events, confirming that security had been alerted to the woman’s behavior. Meanwhile, the Public Prosecution has charged her with assaulting a public security officer, who sustained minor injuries that did not prevent her from returning to work. The woman also faces charges of verbally abusing a public employee and intentionally damaging hotel property.

The case will continue on 28 January, where a lawyer is expected to be appointed for the defendant’s defence.