Dakahlia Worker Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 79-Year-Old Woman

Egypt's Interior Ministry revealed details of a case involving a worker accused of assaulting a 79-year-old woman in Dakahlia following a dispute over borrowed money

  Sun , August 09 2026 / 07:36 PM Updated At: 2026-08-09 19:36:02

Egypt's Interior Ministry revealed the circumstances surrounding a social media post accompanied by a video showing an alleged assault on an elderly woman in Dakahlia Governorate.

Details of the Assault Case

79-Year-Old Woman Files Report

According to the investigation, on August 7, a 79-year-old woman living within the jurisdiction of the Talkha Police Department filed a report against her neighbor, who appeared in the circulated video.

She reported that her neighbor had allegedly insulted and assaulted her, causing a fracture to her lower jaw teeth. She said the incident stemmed from a dispute over money he had previously borrowed from her and allegedly delayed repaying.

Suspect Arrested

Suspect Admits the Incident

Security authorities identified and arrested the reported suspect, who was identified as a worker residing within the same police jurisdiction.

When questioned, he admitted to committing the incident as described, attributing it to the same financial dispute.

Public Prosecution Investigates

Legal Procedures Taken

The necessary legal procedures were taken against the suspect, and the case was referred to the Public Prosecution, which is investigating the circumstances of the incident.

How old is the woman?

The woman is 79 years old, according to the report.

What injury did she sustain?

She sustained a fracture to her lower jaw teeth following the alleged assault.

What caused the dispute?

According to the report, the dispute concerned money the suspect had previously borrowed from the woman and allegedly delayed repaying.

Who was arrested?

The reported suspect is a worker who lives within the Talkha Police Department's jurisdiction in Dakahlia.

Who is investigating the case?

The Public Prosecution is investigating the incident after the necessary legal procedures were taken.

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