Man Faces Trial for Attempted Murder of Alleged Abuser Who He Claims Raped Him as a Child

A 32-year-old Gulf national is on trial for attempting to murder a man whom he claims raped him when he was five years old.

Prosecutors have charged the suspect with attempted murder for allegedly trying to strangle a 39-year-old Gulf national after late-night prayers during Ramadan in a mosque in Al Qouz.

When the suspect appeared before the Dubai Criminal Court, he pleaded not guilty, denying any intention to kill the claimant.

According to official records, the incident occurred in April when the 39-year-old was attending a special late-night prayer during the Holy Month.

It is alleged that the suspect spotted the claimant in the mosque shortly after the imam finished leading the prayer.

He allegedly approached the 39-year-old and attempted to strangle him. The two men reportedly fell to the ground, with the suspect’s hands still around the claimant’s neck. Worshippers intervened, separating them to stop the attack.

In court, the suspect admitted to assaulting the claimant but insisted he had no intention of killing him.

The suspect’s lawyer said that he will present his defence when the court reconvenes soon.
During the investigation, the claimant alleged that the suspect attacked him from behind, causing them both to fall to the ground before worshippers intervened.

He claimed that as they were leaving the mosque, he overheard the suspect, whom he has known for 25 years, threatening to take revenge and kill him for the alleged rape.

The 39-year-old also claimed that the suspect repeatedly threatened to kill him in front of several witnesses.

The claimant has categorically denied the rape allegations and asserted that he had never had any prior issues with the suspect. He submitted a hospital report confirming he sustained soreness below his left jaw and abrasions on the right side of his lower neck.

Police records indicate that the suspect was taken into custody shortly after the attack, but was later granted conditional release with a travel ban by prosecutors.

Prosecutors dropped the death threat charge against the suspect after the 39-year-old waived his rights on that count but pursued the attempted murder charge. A hearing in the case will be held soon.

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