Shubra El Kheima: Man attacks mosque worker in Egypt

A 71-year-old volunteer worker was severely injured in Shubra El Kheima, Qalyubia Governorate, after being attacked inside a mosque. The victim was preparing the premises for the dawn prayer when a man in his thirties entered the building.

Following a verbal altercation, the assailant physically assaulted the elderly man and used his hand to gouge out the victim's right eye. Investigations revealed that the suspect suffers from psychological disorders. The victim was transported to Nasser General Hospital for medical treatment. Security forces have apprehended the suspect, who confessed to the crime, and the Public Prosecution has launched an investigation.