Nine people arrested in mass brawl in Riyadh

Nine people arrested in mass brawl in Riyadh
The arrest comes after recent crackdowns on thieves who had stolen 26 vehicles and targeted nearby shops in Riyadh. (File/Shutterstock)
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Updated 09 February 2022 09:33
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Nine people arrested in mass brawl in Riyadh

Nine people arrested in mass brawl in Riyadh
  • Authorities identified the brawlers as seven Egyptians and two Sudanese expatriate residents

DUBAI: Nine people were arrested in a mass brawl in a Riyadh shopping district, state news agency SPA reported.

Police officials in Riyadh referred all individuals involved in the incident to the public prosecution for further legal action after their arrest. 

Authorities identified the brawlers as seven Egyptians and two Sudanese expatriate residents. 

The arrest comes after recent crackdowns on thieves who had stolen 26 vehicles and targeted nearby shops in Riyadh. 

Police successfully seized the stolen vehicles and money from the three thieves involved in the robberies.