Man jailed for life over hammer killing and arson

A man who killed his flatmate with a hammer and set fire to their shared accommodation in Tubli has been sentenced to life in prison. The High Criminal Court also ordered the confiscation of the weapon used and ruled that the man be perm

Editorial Team Legacy

Published 9 July 2025, 8:00 · Updated 18:12

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Man jailed for life over hammer killing and arson

TDT | Manama

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A man who killed his flatmate with a hammer and set fire to their shared accommodation in Tubli has been sentenced to life in prison.

The High Criminal Court also ordered the confiscation of the weapon used and ruled that the man be permanently deported from Bahrain once he has served his time.

The case began on 9 April 2025, when a fire broke out in a workers’ residence in Tubli.

Inside, police discovered the body of an Asian man with severe injuries to the head. The Public Prosecution launched an immediate investigation.

Man jailed for life over hammer killing and arson

Editorial Team Legacy

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