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Man threatened to kill ex-wife for not returning to him, Dubai court hears

Documents presented in court revealed insulting text messages sent from the defendant to his ex-wife.

Salam Al Amir
Salam Al Amir

September 16, 2014

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DUBAI // A man threatened to kill his ex-wife after she refused to reconsider their relationship, a court heard on Tuesday.

Syrian S Y, 29, repeatedly tried to meet and call his ex-wife in order to woo her back, prosecutors told Dubai Criminal Court.

The victim, H A, also Syrian, said that as she left work at Al Zahra Hospital, on June 9, the defendant was waiting for her.

“He asked that we meet and asked for a date and time for this meeting, but I refused. He then started insulting and threatening me.”

The defendant was verbally abusive towards his ex-wife, describing her as a dirty woman who lacked honour, before allegedly threatening: “If you dont return to me, I will chase you and will kill you.”

Documents presented in court revelaed several of the insulting text messages sent from S Y to his ex-wife.

S Y was not present in court to enter a plea.

A verdict is expected on October 28.

salamir@thenational.ae

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