Tourist jailed for slapping man on his rear in bar

dubai — a british tourist, on trial for indecent act in public and intentionally slapping a man on his rear in a packed bar, was sentenced to three months in jail on sunday.

the 27-year-old man had earlier denied the charge in the court of first instance, claiming it happened by mistake inside the busy bar area. he said he was just trying to avoid spilling his drink, when he touched the other man by accident.

however, the court found him guilty and ordered his deportation following the completion of his jail term.

the complainant, a 47-year-old

He (the tourist) looked drunk. He laughed when I asked him why he did that. Before the police arrived, he also flashed his finger at me.” Complainant, 47-year-old Arab manager

arab manager with a german passport, said he was with his friends at a bar at a hotel in al barsha when the accused came to them and intentionally slapped him in an inappropriate way. “he looked drunk. he just laughed when i asked him why he did that. before the police arrived, he also flashed his middle finger.”

a 51-year-old jordanian businessman said he was with the complainant and other friends when the accused touched him in a vulgar way.

“my friend was irritated by that and we could see the other man was drunk.”

a british mechanic, 37, said he was with the defendant when the latter’s arm touched the complainant’s by accident. “he then touched him to say he was sorry.”

it is believed the tourist was in dubai in july for a few days only when he was charged in the case.

the tourist had been detained for five days and was then released on bail pending the trial.

the tourist has the right to appeal the court ruling within 15 days.