Abu Dhabi, Dec 3 (Emirates 247) : An American woman succumbed to fatal injuries following a fight (according to witnesses) in a ladies public toilet of a shopping mall on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
The woman is seen wearing an abaya, black gloves and a face cover.
According to Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of Criminal Investigation Department, Abu Dhabi Police, the 37-year-old victim, A B R, was a school teacher.
She was reportedly stabbed with a sharp tool, which was later confiscated by police.
He said the cause of the fight is still unknown and that the suspect fled the scene immediately after committing the crime. Investigations are still underway to identify the suspect’s identity and gender, he added.
Colonel Dr. Borshid, meanwhile, said the victim’s 11-year-old twins are being taken care of by Community Police. “The Community Police will be providing the children with shelter and other needs pending the arrival of their father (the victim’s ex-husband) from abroad. The father will be received by the Community Police, who will also cater to the needs of the victim’s family,” he added.
The woman was rushed to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, but could not be rescued. Colonel Dr. Borshid said, “Abu Dhabi Police will spare no effort to unveil this heinous crime and bring the culprit to justice.”
The Ministry of Interior urged the public to call 8002626 to provide any information related to the circumstances and details of the case that may help the investigation efforts.