Kuwaiti On Trial For Kidnapping And Assaulting 9-Year-Old Syrian Child
Al-Saeedi revealed that the accused is a habitual offender and has a criminal record dating back to 2003, including kidnapping and assault on minors under the age of 18. She explained that the crime occurred while the child was on his way to perform Eid prayers; indicating the perpetrator lured him to his apartment, beat him, sexually assaulted him, and then left him on the street. She confirmed that the forensic evidence report proved that the child was assaulted, which strengthened the proof of the crime. She then stressed the need not to be lenient with the accused, reiterating that he has a criminal record.
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