Two held for assaulting petrol station employee in Al Ain

Two individuals have been convicted of assaulting a petrol station employee in Al Ain, according to Al Ain Misdemeanour Court. The incident occurred following a dispute over cleaning the windscreen of the first defendant's vehicle. The defendant had asked the employee to clean the windscreen, but was informed the station was busy and he would need to wait. An argument ensued, escalating into assault, leaving the employee with documented pain and bruising.

The court ruled in favor of the accusations based on evidence presented, which included surveillance footage showing the altercation and assault, the defendants' admissions in court, witness statements, and a medical report detailing the victim's injuries. The court's decision was made pursuant to the Crimes and Penalties Law, which makes it illegal to assault or resist a public employee or person performing official duties through force or violence.

In its ruling, the court emphasized the importance of adhering to the law and utilizing official channels to resolve disputes, as a means to prevent legal accountability. The defendants have been ordered to perform two months of community service at the very petrol station where the incident took place, and have been fined Dh50,000 each for assaulting a public service employee and disturbing public order.