Convicted killer gets extra jail time for brutal inmate attack
TDT | Manama
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A convicted killer already serving a life sentence at Jau Prison has been handed another jail term — this time for a vicious attack that left a fellow inmate with shattered teeth, a fractured jaw, and a permanent disability.
The First High Criminal Court sentenced him and four others to three years behind bars for the bashing, which targeted three prisoners and left one with lasting damage. The attack took place on 30 June 2022 inside the Reform and Rehabilitation Centre at Jau Prison.
Injuries
Prosecutors said the five men set upon their fellow inmates, one of whom suffered broken facial bones, lost five teeth, and was left with a misaligned jaw that affected his ability to chew.
A head injury caused permanent impairment. The other two victims were injured but not to the same extent.
A senior corporal with the Ministry of Interior, who was on duty at the time, told the court he was called to a fight and arrived to find a group of prisoners blocking the visitation room door, stopping anyone from getting in.
Unconscious
Officers forced their way in and found an inmate unconscious. The corporal saw one of the defendants — already convicted over a killing at Jau Prison — beating the victim.
The other four, including three also found guilty in the same case, were attacking two others. The injured were taken to hospital.
Admission
During questioning, the five admitted to the assault. A forensic report confirmed the primary victim’s injuries were caused by blows to the head and face.
Security footage inside the prison captured the attack, backing up the testimony.
Criminal records revealed the defendants had previous convictions.
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