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Three Asian nationals have been charged with murder and assault after a violent brawl in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 ended in a fatal stabbing, according to Dubai Police. Police did not disclose details of their identities or nationalities. The incident began when two suspects, reportedly driving around the city in search of homosexual services, approached two men in the industrial area. An altercation broke out, escalating into a high-speed chase when the suspects pursued the victims in their car. One of the victims called a friend for help, asking to meet near a Pakistani restaurant. When all parties gathered in a sandy area near the location, a violent knife fight ensued. “One victim died after sustaining multiple stab wounds, while the other suffered serious injuries to the chest and abdomen,” Dubai Police reported. The restaurant owner alerted authorities after seeing the two victims lying motionless in a pool of blood. Police patrols, CID officers, and forensic teams were dispatched to the scene. The deceased victim was transferred to the forensic department, and the injured man was taken to the hospital for emergency care. Dubai Police launched an intensive manhunt, arresting all three suspects within 24 hours. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime. The case has since been referred to Dubai Public Prosecution, where the men face charges of murder and assault. ICA/Expat Media
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