Plea verdict date set in robbery trial

A 34-year-old Bahraini man will hear on October 29, 2018, the verdict on his appeal against robbery conviction, for which he was sentenced to five years behind bars.

The defendant is said to have attacked and robbed an Indian motorcyclist, also aged 34, who was delivering food. He was abetted in his crime by a military officer. Both of whom are said to have robbed the wallet and a mobile phone from the victim before fleeing the scene. The defendant was reportedly arrested after he was identified by the victim in a police lineup.

According to court files, the 34-year-old man has committed similar crimes in the past with the help of the military man.