Dubai Police clarifies issue of British driver's arrest

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Dubai Police clarifies issue of British drivers arrest

Dubai - He flashed his finger towards another driver in a road rage

A Staff Reporter

Published: Sat 23 Sep 2017, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Sun 24 Sep 2017, 9:22 AM

The Dubai Police, on Friday rebuffed media reports about a British driver's arrest in Dubai for flashing his finger towards another driver in a road rage.
In a statement, the Dubai Police clarified that reports that went viral on social media networks and a section of Western media about the arrest contained incorrect information and contradictions.
"With reference to the news about the Dubai Police detaining a British man for flashing his finger in an obscene gesture, the Dubai Police Headquarters confirms that G.A., a British national, had done an inappropriate act while driving a rented car on Al Khail Road to complainant, A.G, an Asian driver. A.G. was travelling in his car accompanied by his wife and children and reported the matter to the police against the other driver," the statement said.
"It appeared that the accused left the country at that time and during his return to the UAE on September 10, he was detained. The police had summoned the complainant and tried for a reconciliation.

.@DubaiPoliceHQ assures all visitors, expats & citizens they are equal before law & reiterates its commitment to transparency in such cases
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 22, 2017

"All attempts for reconciliation between the two were failed as the complainant was offended by the act of the British man in front of his wife and children," the statement said.
The matter was then referred to the Public Prosecution.
"The Dubai Police confirm to everyone - be residents, visitors or Emiratis - that they are equal in the eyes of the law and the police are keen on transparency, clarity and subjectivity," the statement said.
The reports about the incident contained contradictions and statements from unauthorised organisations.

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