Six Jailed, Deported After Knife Assault Leaves Victim Permanently Disabled

Ras Al Khaimah’s First Misdemeanour Criminal Court has sentenced six Asian men to three months in prison and ordered their deportation after convicting them of a violent assault that left the victim with permanent injuries. The court also ordered the confiscation of the knife used in the attack.

The case arose after the primary defendant allegedly forced his way into the victim’s home while armed with a knife. Prosecutors told the court that he stabbed the victim three times, causing injuries that resulted in lasting disability. Although the court accepted that the accused did not intend to cause permanent harm, it ruled that the seriousness of the assault justified a custodial sentence.

The remaining defendants were found guilty of aiding and abetting the crime. The court heard that they accompanied the main accused to the victim’s residence, helped him gain entry and provided support during the attack. Judges ruled that their actions facilitated the assault and directly contributed to the victim’s permanent injuries.

Judgment was delivered in the presence of four defendants, while five others were tried in absentia. In a separate ruling, three defendants were acquitted of all charges.

Legal observers said the verdict highlights the strict stance taken by Ras Al Khaimah courts against coordinated acts of violence. They noted that individuals who assist or encourage an attack can face the same penalties as those who carry it out.

The ruling also underscores authorities’ efforts to deter violent crime and remove dangerous weapons from circulation. Officials reiterated that anyone involved in premeditated or group assaults -- whether as a principal offender or an accomplice -- will be held fully accountable under the law.

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