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- A 19-year-old was arraigned in court for charges including robbery with violence, resisting arrest, and causing grievous harm to a traffic police officer, following a viral video of the assault.
- The suspect claimed the altercation occurred after the officer demanded a bribe, and he now faces severe legal consequences, including potential imprisonment or a death sentence.
The 19-year-old caught on camera assaulting a traffic police officer was arraigned in court on Tuesday, facing three charges.
Appearing at the Milimani Law Courts, the teenager faced charges of robbery with violence, resisting arrest, and causing grievous harm to the officer.
According to the charge sheet, the suspect, along with others, allegedly stole a battery used for a police communication gadget and a mobile phone valued at Ksh50,000.
Additionally, the teenager was accused of injuring the officer during the altercation, which necessitated emergency treatment for the officer.
The suspect’s attorney argued that the teenager, still a student, might be granted bail. If charged with criminal offenses, he will be presented before the traffic court for trial.
The law stipulates that if found guilty, the suspect could face a death sentence for robbery with violence, and a fine of Ksh1 million or a 10-year imprisonment, or both, for assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.
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The teen was arrested on Sunday in Kayole after a video of the assault went viral.
Following his arrest, he was detained by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
When questioned, the suspect claimed the officer had demanded a substantial bribe, which led to his irritation and the subsequent physical altercation.
The 19-year-old caught on camera assaulting a traffic police officer was arraigned in court on Tuesday, facing three charges.
Appearing at the Milimani Law Courts, the teenager was charged with robbery with violence, resisting arrest, and causing grievous harm to the officer.
According to the charge sheet, the suspect, along with others, allegedly stole a battery for a police communication gadget and a mobile phone valued at Ksh50,000.
The teenager was also accused of injuring the officer during the incident, which required the officer to receive emergency medical treatment.
The suspect’s attorney argued that the teenager, still a student, might be granted bail. If charged with criminal offenses, he will be presented before the traffic court for trial.
The law stipulates that if found guilty, the suspect could face a death sentence for robbery with violence, and a fine of Ksh1 million or 10 years imprisonment, or both, for assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.
The teen was arrested on Sunday in Kayole after the video of the assault went viral.
Following his arrest, he was detained by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
When questioned, the suspect claimed the officer had demanded a substantial bribe, which led to his irritation and the subsequent physical altercation.
The initial incident occurred in the Mirema area, where the suspect, dressed in jeans and a red basketball jersey, struck the officer, causing him to fall to the ground.
The suspect continued the assault as the officer attempted to get up. Other motorists intervened, prompting the teenager to flee, leaving the officer in critical condition.
The video of the assault sparked outrage among Kenyans, who called for the student’s arrest.