Two Sides Arrested After Street Fight in Cairo Over Fish Stall

Egyptian security authorities uncovered the circumstances of a street fight in Cairo’s El Salam district that reportedly began over fish being displayed in front of a mobile phone shop

  Sun , August 16 2026 / 06:28 PM Updated At: 2026-08-16 18:28:10

طرفي المشاجرة

Egypt’s Ministry of Interior security authorities uncovered the circumstances surrounding a social media post accompanied by a video clip. The post included a complaint from an individual alleging that another person, without a shirt, was engaging in thuggery, assaulting passersby, and making obscene gestures in a Cairo street.

Investigations revealed that the incident stemmed from a fight that broke out on August 13 within the jurisdiction of Al-Salam First Police Department between two parties over a dispute concerning the use of an area in front of a shop.

Details of the Al-Salam First Fight

Investigations showed that one side of the altercation was a street vendor, while the other consisted of the owner of a mobile phone shop and an employee at the shop. The employee is a national of another country. All those involved reside within the jurisdiction of Al-Salam First Police Department.

Investigations found that the dispute began after the second party objected to the street vendor displaying fish in front of his mobile phone shop.

Reason Behind the Dispute Between the Vendor and Shop Owner

Investigations indicated that displaying the fish in front of the shop obstructed customers from entering, which led to a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical fight.

Following the dispute, both sides assaulted each other with their hands before security authorities intervened and took the necessary measures.

Arrest of Both Sides in Al-Salam

After obtaining the necessary legal authorization, security authorities arrested both sides involved in the altercation.

When questioned, they admitted to committing the incident as described, confirming that the dispute began after the mobile phone shop owner objected to the street vendor displaying fish in front of his store.

The necessary legal procedures were taken, while the Public Prosecution took over the investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate legal decision.

What caused the Al-Salam First fight?
The fight broke out after the owner of a mobile phone shop objected to a street vendor displaying fish in front of the shop, obstructing customers from entering.

Where did the fight take place?
The fight took place within the jurisdiction of Al-Salam First Police Department in Cairo Governorate.

When did the fight take place?
The incident occurred on August 13.

Were those involved in the fight arrested?
Yes. Security authorities arrested both sides, and they admitted to committing the incident.

Who is investigating the incident?
The Public Prosecution took over the investigation after the necessary legal procedures were completed.

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