Teacher arrested over pediatrician assault

A male teacher has been arrested for assaulting a Saudi pediatrician because he refused to treat his daughter quickly.

February 08, 2015

Hanaa Bahashwan

 


 


BAHA — A male teacher has been arrested for assaulting a Saudi pediatrician because he refused to treat his daughter quickly. A source from Baha Health Affairs reported that the teacher was in a hurry and wanted the doctor to see his daughter. Eventually the teacher lost his temper and started assaulting the doctor, said the source. The pediatrician said the teacher twisted his hand and punched him in the chest and face. The doctor fell to the floor but the attacker continued hitting him, it was alleged. Eventually the police came and arrested the teacher. The pediatrician said he would seek compensation for physical and emotional damage.

 


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