Investigating authorities have renewed the detention of a pharmacist accused of assaulting two security guards in New Cairo for 15 days pending investigations.
The case reportedly followed a dispute inside a residential compound in First Settlement, after a disagreement connected to children playing inside the compound.
The incident later escalated into an argument involving the accused and security personnel.
Pharmacist Gives His Account of the Incident
Investigators questioned the pharmacist accused in the case and heard his account of what happened during the dispute.
According to his statement, he encountered several children allegedly insulting him. He said he then approached the security guards to ask about the children's parents.
The accused claimed that the security guards refused to identify the children's families and, according to his account, insulted him.
What Did the Accused Tell Investigators?
During questioning, investigators asked the accused about the allegations made against him.
When asked where the incident took place, he replied that it happened “in front of everyone.”
He denied allegations that he had verbally or physically assaulted the two security guards, stating that they were the ones who insulted him.
When asked about their statements, he described them as allegations against him.
Why Was the Accused Carrying a Weapon?
Investigators also questioned the accused about the white weapon reportedly found in his possession.
When asked why he was carrying it, he stated that he had it “for self-defense.”
He was also questioned about the allegation of possessing a bladed weapon without a license. The accused again said that he was carrying it for self-defense.
At the end of the questioning, investigators asked whether he had anything else to add. He answered: “No.”
Investigations Continue
The 15-day detention renewal comes as authorities continue investigating the circumstances of the incident and reviewing the statements of the parties involved.
The allegations remain under investigation, and the detention decision does not constitute a final conviction. The accused remains legally presumed innocent unless a final judicial ruling establishes otherwise.
What decision was made regarding the accused?
Investigating authorities renewed his detention for 15 days pending the investigation.
What led to the incident?
The dispute reportedly began over children playing inside a residential compound in First Settlement before escalating into an argument.
What did the accused say about the alleged assault?
He denied assaulting the security guards and claimed that they had insulted him.
Why did the accused say he was carrying the weapon?
He told investigators that he was carrying it for self-defense.
Has the accused been convicted?
No. The detention renewal is part of the ongoing investigation and is not a final conviction.
