Driver in dock for groping woman at beach - GulfToday

Driver in dock for groping woman at beach

  • 08 Sep 2019
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A driver is facing trial at the Court of First Instance in Dubai for gropping a woman.

According to the complaint, the incident happened at the beach in Jumeriah on Aug.2.

The defendant allegedly forcibly hugged and inappropriately touched her.

The 32-year-old driver confessed to swimming close to  the 42-year old cleaner, but he said he mistaknely touched her thighs.

The case has been adjourned to Sept.18.

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