In Dubai, a British man was sentenced who attacked a policeman and threatened reprisal.
A Dubai criminal court sentenced a 23-year-old Briton for assaulting a police officer, threatening to kill, and insulting. A man will spend a year in prison.
According to the case file, on August 24, the accused was brought to the Naif police station after a fight. The officer handcuffed him and sat him on a chair before proceeding with paperwork. The accused was able to take off the handcuffs and attacked the policeman. According to the victim, he threatened to kill.
Police detained the accused.
The medical report states that the officer received minor injuries.
The Briton was also charged with exceeding the validity of his visa. A separate decision will be issued for this offense.
The man will be deported after the end of the prison term.
