KUWAIT: A second grader was beaten by his teacher in the Mohammad Al-Shayji School in Hawally, and the beating left scratches on his hand. His mother informed the school principal and asked her to take action. Elementary Education Supervisor in Hawally Education Zone Laila Al-Shareef said the principal carried out an investigation into the incident, but the teacher denied beating the student. The principal then asked other students in the classroom who confirmed the child's account that she did beat the boy. The principal warned the teacher not to repeat her actions again with any student, otherwise she will be referred to legal affairs.

Swindler arrested

Hawally detectives arrested a Ukrainian national who swindled a citizen when he convinced her of opening a European style café and took KD 22,500 before escaping. Detectives arrested him following attempts to disappear by changing his address and moving to Ahmadi. The citizen went to Meidan Hawally police station and told them the man made her believe that he has an idea of a profitable project which is a European style café, and agreed on the location, and gave him the money, then he disappeared. He was arrested when detectives traced his location through his mobile phone with the use of satellite technology. The suspect admitted the charges.

Drunk driver arrested

A driver, drove a truck loaded with fuel into a military zone while intoxicated. The driver, from Nepal, was arrested by the guards and taken to Sabah Al-Salem police station, where he was charged.

No snake found

Farwaniya police received a call about a snake in a Ferdous area house, but when a search was caused, no snakes were found.

Girl alleges rape attempt

A bedoon girl accused a citizen of attempting to rape and kill her. She said that while in her car near Qurain markets, the suspect cut her off and walked towards her with a knife in his hand. The girl ran into a restaurant and entered a cabin, only to find him behind her, and attempting to rape her while saying "there is no need for an apartment," she alleged.

Youths in Hawally arrested in stabbing

Hawally detectives arrested three youth, one a juvenile, for allegedly stabbing a friend of theirs. A citizen told Meidan Hawally police that his son was stabbed by three persons, who were identified by detectives and confessed to the stabbing.