A man has been jailed for six months for assaulting a paramedic and causing permanent damage to her ears in Dubai.
The accused believed the nursing staff was responsible for the death of his father, according to a Public Prosecutor in the Dubai Criminal Court.
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The incident, according to the victim, happened while she was on duty at a government hospital.
The GCC national inquired if she was part of the team that transported a particular patient. After getting a confirmation from her, he slapped her. Since then the paramedic is suffering from hearing issues.
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The man had reportedly admitted that he was in shock on the day of the incident after hearing of the death of his father due to a neck injury. (AW)
