Two Students Arrested in Alexandria After Harassing and Filming Man

Egyptian security authorities arrested two students and three others after a video showed them allegedly harassing and mocking a man while filming the incident in Alexandria

  Sun , August 30 2026 / 07:02 PM Updated At: 2026-08-30 19:02:18

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Egyptian security authorities have uncovered the circumstances surrounding a video circulated on social media showing two motorcycle riders allegedly harassing and mocking a man while filming the incident on a road in Alexandria.

Suspects Arrested in Alexandria Harassment Incident

After examining the video, security authorities identified and seized the two motorcycles shown in the footage.

The motorcycles were found to have valid licenses. Authorities also arrested their two riders, who were identified as students, one of whom did not have a driving license.

Three other people who were accompanying them were also arrested. All five individuals are residents of Alexandria.

Details of the Incident

During questioning, the suspects admitted that they had committed the incident on August 19 while traveling within the jurisdiction of the First El Raml Police Department in Alexandria.

One of the suspects admitted filming the incident using his mobile phone, stating that he had done so as a joke.

Legal Action Taken

After the suspects were identified and arrested, the necessary legal procedures were taken against them.

The Public Prosecution is conducting an investigation into the incident to determine its circumstances and take the appropriate legal measures.

Status of the Motorcycles

Authorities confirmed that both motorcycles involved in the incident had valid licenses, while one of the riders was found not to have a driving license.

What happened in the Alexandria incident?

A video showed several people allegedly harassing and mocking a man while filming him on a road in Alexandria.

How many people were arrested?

Two motorcycle riders and three people accompanying them were arrested.

Were the motorcycles licensed?

Yes. Both motorcycles had valid licenses.

Why was the incident filmed?

One of the suspects said he filmed the incident using his mobile phone as a joke.

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