Bahraini’s jail term for killing brother with sword upheld

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Cassation Court upheld the 15 years’ imprisonment issued against a young Bahraini man convicted of killing his own brother by a sword.

The defendant, who was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison, saw his punishment reduced to 15 years behind bars before the High Appeals Court.

And now the Cassation Court has confirmed the reduced verdict, thus, he has now completed all the judicial stages.

Initially, the defendant denied the charge of premeditated murder but admitted to drug use and possession of the murder weapon.

He claimed that on the day of the incident, he had consumed alcohol, which may have affected his actions. The tragic incident unfolded when the defendant confessed to the police, revealing that he had stabbed his brother during a heated argument.

Upon receiving the report, law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene and discovered the lifeless body of the victim.

During the subsequent investigation, the defendant explained that financial disputes had escalated, leading to a physical altercation.

Allegedly, the victim had attempted to assault the defendant with a knife, prompting the defendant to defend himself by using a sword and inflicting multiple stab wounds.

Testimony from the mother shed light on the ongoing conflicts between her sons, indicating that the situation had escalated to the point where the victim had made threats against the defendant.