Dubai Police release drunk tourist with a rose; here's the shocking story

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Dubai Police release drunk tourist with a rose; heres the shocking story

Dubai - He regretted his actions and apologised.

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Published: Sun 30 Dec 2018, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 1 Jan 2019, 9:39 AM

Dubai police have released a foreign visitor, who assaulted a policeman during a fight between him and another European woman at a hotel in Dubai, the Al Roeya reported on Monday.
Brigadier Ahmad Bin Ghalaita, Director of Al Rafaa police station, said that a report was received by the police from a hotel about an unruly guest.
A police patrol was sent to the hotel to find that the man, who seemed under the influence of alcohol, was out of control.
When the policeman tried apprehending him to take him to the police station, the man violently resisted, injuring one of the policemen as a result - before they arrested him.
Bin Ghalaita added that after taking him to the detention center, the officers called his family and the embassy.
The tourist apologised for his behavior, explaining that he wasn't aware of his actions. He added he was visiting Dubai for the first time, and that he normally shows great respect for the police.
The Brigardier added that seeing an opportunity for reconciliation between all parties involved, the man apologised to the European woman and the policeman.
The police posted a picture of the man's release as they exchanged flowers.


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