News of Bahrain
Bahrain9 April 20252 min read

Man avoids jail after attacking lawyer in courtroom

A Bahraini man who physically attacked his exwife's lawyer inside the Sharia Courts Complex in Hunainiyah has avoided jail time after the lawyer formally withdrew his complaint, citing an in-court apology and a family-brokered settlement

Editorial Team Legacy

Published 9 April 2025, 8:00 · Updated 18:13

Link copied
Man avoids jail after attacking lawyer in courtroom

TDT | Manama

Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com

A Bahraini man who physically attacked his exwife’s lawyer inside the Sharia Courts Complex in Hunainiyah has avoided jail time after the lawyer formally withdrew his complaint, citing an in-court apology and a family-brokered settlement.

The incident occurred on March 25, 2025, shortly after a family hearing had concluded. According to the Southern Governorate Prosecution, the defendant admitted to the assault and expressed remorse over his actions, which he said were driven by heightened emotions stemming from an ongoing family dispute.

The lawyer sustained injuries in the attack, though they were not serious enough to prevent him from returning to work.

Medical reports confirming the injuries were reviewed as part of the investigation.

The defendant was held in custody for over two weeks before being brought before the Minor Criminal Court, where he was formally charged with assault.

Prosecutors had acted swiftly, ordering his detention and referring the case to court immediately.

Witness statements and medical documentation were submitted, and the accused acknowledged the incident during questioning.

Editorial Team Legacy

The legacy import form the old website to the new!

Editorial Team Legacy.

More from this writer

Join the conversation

Sign in to leave a comment. Every comment is reviewed before it goes live.

No comments yet. Start the conversation.