{
  "id": 10749508,
  "title": "Husband attacks wife, causing fractured teeth and deep tongue cut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/husband-attacks-wife-causing-fractured-teeth-and-deep-tongue-cut",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:31:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/husband-attacks-wife-causing-fractured-teeth-and-deep-tongue-cut-1.500692633"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Abu Dhabi, a woman who was brutally assaulted by her husband suffered a deep cut to her tongue, fractured upper front teeth, and bruising on her right shoulder, according to a Dh50,000 compensation award by the Al Dhafra Court of First Instance. The court determined that the criminal conviction of her husband for assault was sufficient evidence for the civil proceedings, finding that he was liable for the assault and its consequences. The woman had initially sought Dh100,000 in compensation for the physical, psychological, and cosmetic harm caused by the incident, as well as statutory late-payment interest, court costs, and legal fees. In the aftermath of an argument, the husband entered her room and struck her in the face and body, resulting in the documented injuries. The husband, an African national, had previously been convicted of assault causing bodily harm, with a suspended two-month prison sentence and a Dh10,000 fine. The civil claim was brought before the court, which dismissed the husband's request to dismiss the lawsuit, as the criminal judgment established the occurrence of the assault and the husband's responsibility. The medical report confirmed the severity of the injuries sustained by the woman, including the tongue cut, tooth fractures, and shoulder bruising, all of which were found to be direct results of the assault. The court ordered the husband to pay Dh50,000 in material and moral damages, along with 4 percent annual interest on the late payment, court costs, and Dh200 in lawyers' fees.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: A woman who suffered a deep cut to her tongue, fractured upper front teeth and bruising to her right shoulder after being assaulted by her husband has been awarded Dh50,000 in compensation by the Al Dhafra Court of First Instance. The court said a final criminal judgment convicting the husband was binding on the civil proceedings in establishing that the assault had taken place and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}