Boy, 14, stabbed to death in dispute over pigeon; 13-year-old arrested
Dubai: A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death following an argument with a 13-year-old schoolmate over the ownership of a pigeon, in an incident that has shocked a village in Egypt's Kafr El Sheikh governorate. The incident took place in Al Zafaran village after the two pupils returned from school. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. According to…
In the Egyptian village of Al Zafaran, located in Kafr El Sheikh governorate, a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed following a dispute over the ownership of a pigeon with a 13-year-old classmate. The tragic incident occurred on the roof of one of their homes, after the two pupils returned from school. Preliminary investigations reveal the argument escalated from words to a violent physical altercation.
The older boy sustained multiple stab wounds to his neck, chest, and back, as well as scalp cuts. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Police swiftly arrested the 13-year-old, who allegedly wielded a knife during the confrontation. The suspect confessed to the assault during questioning and identified the blade as the murder weapon. Forensic tests are underway to confirm the cause of death and the extent of the victim's injuries.
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