A clash was witnessed in Alexandria Governorate between several tea cart owners inside and outside one of the parking areas, following a dispute over bringing beverages into the operating space of one of the parties. The situation escalated into rising tension and eventually turned into a violent confrontation.
Escalation into bladed weapons violence
The dispute between both sides escalated into mutual assaults using bladed weapons, resulting in one person sustaining multiple laceration injuries. The area witnessed chaos, which required immediate intervention by security forces.
Security response and arrest of suspects
Security authorities received a report of the incident. Upon investigation, both parties involved in the fight were identified and arrested, and the weapons used in the incident were seized. When questioned, they confessed that the incident was caused by disputes over working space inside the parking area, and legal procedures were taken accordingly.
Another incident related to child exploitation
In a separate case, the General Administration of Juvenile Welfare Police managed to arrest a criminal gang consisting of 9 individuals, including a woman, for exploiting children in begging and aggressive street vending in Cairo Governorate.
Exploitation details
Investigations revealed that the suspects were exploiting 11 at-risk children in begging and forced sales of goods in exchange for illegal financial gains. All suspects were arrested, and they confessed to their criminal activities.
Legal procedures were taken, and the children were either handed over to their families or placed in care facilities for those whose guardians could not be reached.
What caused the Alexandria fight?
The dispute was caused by bringing beverages into the working area of one of the tea cart owners inside the parking lot.
Were weapons used in the incident?
Yes, bladed weapons were used, resulting in injuries to one of the parties.
Were the suspects arrested?
Yes, security forces managed to arrest both parties involved along with the weapons used.
Are there similar cases?
Yes, a criminal gang was arrested for exploiting children in begging and forced street vending.
