Two men fined Dh50,000 each for assaulting UAE petrol station worker
An Al Ain court has fined two men Dh50,000 each for assaulting a petrol station employee in a dispute over cleaning a car windscreen. The Al Ain Misdemeanour Court also ordered both men to carry out community service for two months at the petrol station where the incident took place, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department posted on social media on Thursday. The assault occurred after a driver asked…
Two men were fined Dh50,000 each and ordered to perform two months of community service at a petrol station in Al Ain, following their assault of a worker. The incident occurred when a driver demanded the worker to clean his windscreen, despite the station being busy. The worker declined, telling the man he would need to wait. An argument ensued between the driver and the employee, culminating in physical violence that left the worker injured, according to the medical report submitted to the court.
The court convicted the defendants based on evidence such as surveillance footage, witness statements, and their own admissions during proceedings. They were found guilty of assaulting a person performing a public service and disturbing public order. The Crimes and Penalties Law criminalises such actions, highlighting the importance of adhering to the law and utilizing official channels to resolve disputes.
The court underscored that complying with the law and seeking resolution through appropriate channels would prevent legal repercussions.
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