An eyewitness has revealed details surrounding an assault involving a scrap collector in Mohandessin, after he was accused of attempting to take scrap materials from a private hospital in Giza.
The incident reportedly triggered tension among people at the scene, while the eyewitness stressed that any accused person should be dealt with through the law and the competent authorities.
Eyewitness Describes the Incident
Speaking to Cairo 24, the eyewitness said the accused attacked several people near the hospital and injured some of them with a bladed weapon.
She described the scene as chaotic and tense, saying the accused behaved violently while people were attempting to restrain him.
The eyewitness also stressed that regardless of the allegations against him, she believed the subsequent treatment he received was unacceptable and that legal authorities should be responsible for determining his punishment if he is found guilty.
How the Incident Began
According to Egypt’s Ministry of Interior, the incident began when two administrative security employees and a worker at the hospital noticed an unemployed man from Fayoum allegedly attempting to steal scrap materials related to construction work at the hospital.
The employees attempted to restrain him, but authorities said he resisted, resulting in a struggle as they tried to prevent him from escaping.
Egyptian Authorities Reveal the Details
Security authorities investigated social media posts and videos showing several people allegedly assaulting another man over accusations that he had stolen items from a private hospital in Giza.
According to the investigation, the suspect pulled out a blade during the attempt to restrain him and sustained a head injury while allegedly trying to escape.
Authorities said legal procedures were taken and that the parties involved were referred to the Public Prosecution for investigation.
Legal Procedures Underway
The incident remains subject to investigation by the competent authorities, which are responsible for establishing the circumstances and determining the legal responsibility of each party.
The security account of the incident indicates that an accusation of attempted theft does not, by itself, constitute a final judicial determination of guilt. The Public Prosecution and courts remain responsible for establishing legal responsibility based on the investigation and available evidence.
Conclusion
The assault involving a scrap collector accused of attempting to steal scrap materials from a hospital in Mohandessin sparked widespread attention after videos of the incident circulated online.
Egyptian security authorities subsequently revealed details of the incident and confirmed that legal procedures had been taken, with the parties referred to the Public Prosecution.
What happened to the scrap collector in Mohandessin?
A confrontation reportedly occurred while hospital workers were attempting to restrain him after he was accused of trying to steal scrap materials.
Was the scrap collector carrying a weapon?
According to Egyptian security authorities, he pulled out a blade that he had been carrying during the attempt to restrain him.
How was the scrap collector injured?
Authorities said he sustained a head injury while allegedly attempting to escape.
What action did the authorities take?
Legal procedures were initiated, and the parties involved were referred to the Public Prosecution for investigation.
