Two men who allegedly had a physical altercation after a falling out are standing trial at the High Criminal Court.
The Bahraini and expatriate have been charged with assault, with the latter suffering a two per cent disability following the incident in November last year.
According to court documents, the Bangladeshi worker was standing near a hotel in Manama when he came across the Bahraini and asked him if he could get him some beverages from the facility.
The 34-year-old Bahraini man, a resident of Hamad Town, refused which led to an argument between the two. He claimed that he left the area immediately as he did not want to escalate the situation. However, he alleged that he was approached by a few public security officers, who said they had received a complaint about him from the expatriate.
The policemen asked him to accompany them to a nearby station, where he was allegedly interrogated for nearly two hours before being let go, the court heard. The Bahraini was so enraged that he went back to the hotel and confronted the Bangladeshi.
He allegedly yelled profanities at the 41-year-old labourer, and attacked him, causing him injuries that led to a 2pc disability, according to medical records. The labourer retaliated with the fight continuing until officers arrived at the scene.
The men were taken to Salmaniya Medical Complex to treat their injuries.
According to court documents, the Bahraini had brought a knife with him when he returned to the hotel, but was unable to use it after the expat firmly held his hand, causing him to injure his wrist.
A medical report stated that the Bahraini suffered minor injuries, including one on his right wrist, that required around 20 days to heal.
They were referred to the Public Prosecution. Officers launched an investigation and viewed the security cameras in the areas, which confirmed the altercation.
During the first hearing, the Bahraini man admitted to assaulting the Bangladeshi. The case has been adjourned to Sunday for further deliberation.
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