Friday, May 27, 2022
Video : A Saudi citizen arrested for assaulting a Nurse in hospital in Asir region
The Asir region police announced the arrest a Saudi Citizen, who appeared assaulting a nurse in a viral video clip, the video was identified and is from one of the hospital in Al-Majaridah governorate in Asir region. Download and install Saudi Expatriates app
The viral video clip shows a citizen assaulting a Saudi nurse, while some of her colleagues and a person are trying to keep him away from her without success. The clip caused a wave of anger on social media, especially as the citizen dragged the nurse on the ground.
- The Public security confirmed that the citizen was arrested and all legal measures were taken against him and referred to the Public Prosecution. Similar : Public Security warns of misleading forex ads with quick profit
- The sources revealed that the citizen assaulted the nurse who works in the triage department and measures vital signs in the hospital.
- The source explained that his colleague, who was called to the men's emergency department at 10:30 PM on Thursday, asked her to remove the feeder needle, but when she was late, he assoiled her.
- The nurse, whose record is distinct, has been working in hospital for nearly a year, the source confirmed that the security authorities intervened and arrested the person. Most Viewed : Penalty for destroying or disabling public utility facilities
- After the matter reaches to the authorities, the Public Prosecution ordered to arrest the person who assaulted a health practitioner while she was performing her duty in a hospital and to complete the investigation procedures against him, in preparation for referring him to the competent court in detention.
- The Prosecution highlighted that such acts are among the major crimes that requires arrest. The prosecution provides criminal protection for the public servant the exercise of his duties in accordance with its competence and the relevant regulations, it will not hesitate to demand severe penalties for anyone who assaults them. Viral : A young Saudi woman discovers she is a male after 20 years of life
- Meanwhile, The Ministry of Health confirmed that verbally or physically assaulting a health practitioner is a crime punishable by the law. The Ministry reminds about the penalties for assaulting a health practitioner includes the following.
* Imprisonment for up to 10 years.
