Details of the Incident
In an alarming incident that took place in the Béni Mellal province of central Morocco early Friday morning, a street brawl resulted in injuries to nine individuals. Local authorities reported that the conflict erupted around 3:00 AM in the community of Oulad M’barek, involving two groups of young people. Initial investigations revealed that the confrontation stemmed from a personal dispute, which quickly escalated. Participants in the altercation resorted to using sticks and stones, and one individual employed an air gun that fires metal pellets, leading to several injuries that necessitated emergency medical attention.
Response and Investigation
The injured parties were promptly transported to the Regional Hospital Center of Béni Mellal for treatment. While most received care for varying degrees of injuries, two individuals were deemed to be in critical condition and were subsequently transferred to the University Hospital (CHU) in Casablanca for specialized medical interventions. The Royal Gendarmerie has initiated an investigation into the circumstances and precise sequence of the events that transpired during the brawl. This inquiry is being supervised by the relevant public prosecutor's office.
According to local authorities, a preliminary group of suspects has already been apprehended either at the scene or shortly thereafter, and efforts to locate additional individuals involved are currently underway. The authorities emphasized their commitment to holding all identified participants accountable and ensuring they face justice.
As reported by maghreb-post.de.
