The North Cairo Court has begun the trial of two students accused in the death of an engineering student at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology in Al Nozha, following a dispute involving the defendants, the victim, and another student.
Defendants Referred to Criminal Court
Earlier, Cairo investigative authorities referred Ahmed E., 21, and Yassin M., 20, both engineering students at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, to the First Instance Criminal Court.
The defendants are being tried in case No. 2193 of 2026, Al Nozha Felony Cases, registered under No. 130 of 2026, East Cairo Major Cases, over the death of student Mohamed Hany.
First Defendant Accused of Killing the Student
According to the referral order, Ahmed E. was accused of intentionally killing Mohamed Hany without prior planning or ambush, following a sudden dispute between him, the victim, and the victim’s companion.
The investigation stated that the first defendant attacked the victim with a knife, stabbing him in the chest before striking him several times in different parts of his body.
The victim reportedly fell to the ground and lost his strength following the attack.
According to the referral order, the defendant intended to cause the victim’s death, and the injuries documented in the forensic medical report ultimately led to his death.
Second Defendant Accused of Assisting in the Attack
The second defendant, Yassin M., was also accused of intentionally causing injuries to Mohamed Hany.
The referral order stated that the second defendant agreed with the first defendant to attack the victim and his companion and supported the first defendant during the assault.
He was also accused of restraining the victim while the first defendant attacked him.
According to the investigation, the assault caused injuries documented in the forensic report and resulted in Mohamed Hany’s death, while the second defendant was not alleged to have intended to kill him.
Another Student Injured in the Incident
The case also includes allegations that the defendants assaulted another student identified as Youssef E.
According to the referral order, the dispute resulted in an agreement between the defendants to attack both the victim and his companion.
The second defendant allegedly struck Youssef E. several times, causing injuries documented in the accompanying medical report.
The referral order stated that the injuries prevented him from carrying out his personal activities for a period not exceeding 20 days.
Trial Before the North Cairo Court
The North Cairo Court is considering the case during today’s hearing based on the allegations contained in the referral order concerning the death of the engineering student and the injury of another student.
The court will continue reviewing the case and take the legal measures it deems appropriate.
When did the incident take place?
The incident occurred on March 3, 2026, within the jurisdiction of the Al Nozha Police Department in Cairo.
Who are the defendants?
The defendants are two engineering students, Ahmed E., 21, and Yassin M., 20.
What is the first defendant accused of?
He is accused of intentionally killing student Mohamed Hany, according to the referral order.
What was the alleged role of the second defendant?
He was accused of assisting the first defendant during the attack and causing injuries that contributed to the victim’s death.
Was another person injured?
Yes. The case includes allegations that another student, identified as Youssef E., was assaulted and suffered injuries that prevented him from carrying out his personal activities for up to 20 days.
