18-year-old Emirati has been accused of attempted murder after he allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed his 21-year-old brother following an argument.
"He rushed to the kitchen, grabbed a knife and came and stabbed me"
Dubai: An 18-year-old Emirati has been accused of attempted murder after he allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed his 21-year-old brother following an argument.
The Family and Juveniles Prosecution charged suspect, H.M., with premeditatedly trying to kill A.M. The Dubai Court of First Instance's Presiding Judge Al Saeed Mohammad Barghout adjourned the case yesterday, ordering H.M., who failed to appear, to attend next month's hearing.
"My brother and I had a misunderstanding. He rushed to the kitchen, grabbed a knife and came and stabbed me. He took me by surprise and stabbed me on the right side of my stomach and the left side of my chest," A.M. told the prosecution.
Swift medical intervention allegedly saved A.M.'s life, the court heard.
A policeman testified that he played a role detaining the defendant. "During questioning, he admitted that he stabbed his brother," he claimed.