Two men fined Dh50,000 each for assaulting UAE petrol station worker

An Al Ain court has imposed a Dh50,000 fine on each of two men who assaulted a petrol station worker in a dispute over cleaning their car windscreen, according to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The assault happened after a driver requested the employee to clean his windscreen, but the worker informed him that the station was busy and he would have to wait.

This led to an argument and physical altercation, resulting in the employee suffering bruises and pain, as stated in a medical report presented to the court. Both men were convicted based on evidence including surveillance footage, witness statements, their own admissions during the proceedings, and the medical report. The court found them guilty of assaulting a person performing a public service and disturbing public order, under the Crimes and Penalties Law which criminalizes assaulting or resisting a public employee or someone assigned to perform a public service by force or violence while carrying out their duties.

The court emphasized that following the law and utilizing official channels to resolve disputes can help individuals avoid legal repercussions.