Gulf Daily News: Boy, 13, held over rioting

Boy, 13, held over rioting
Published: 13 April 2007

A 13-YEAR-OLD was among four Bahrainis arrested for allegedly rioting in Karbabad.

The teenager and his three co-defendants, all aged 21, are facing criminal charges of illegal gathering, rioting and disturbing law and order.

His case is being heard in the Juvenile Court, while the others are standing trial in the Lower Criminal Court.

The court set bail at BD500 for the three 21-year-olds in its latest hearing.

They have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

Eight witnesses testified in the latest court hearing and the court adjourned the case until April 29 to allow the defence time to prepare.

Boy, 13, held over rioting
Published: 13 April 2007

A 13-YEAR-OLD was among four Bahrainis arrested for allegedly rioting in Karbabad.

The teenager and his three co-defendants, all aged 21, are facing criminal charges of illegal gathering, rioting and disturbing law and order.

His case is being heard in the Juvenile Court, while the others are standing trial in the Lower Criminal Court.

The court set bail at BD500 for the three 21-year-olds in its latest hearing.

They have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

Eight witnesses testified in the latest court hearing and the court adjourned the case until April 29 to allow the defence time to prepare.

Police arrested them on February 22 in Karbabad.

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