Foreigner Released After Airport Assault

According to police reports, the man was brought before the Hulhumale' Magistrate Court for a remand hearing, where the court decided to release him under certain conditions.

However, the specific conditions of his release have not been disclosed at this time.

Witnesses recounted that the altercation began when the man became agitated after being informed of excess baggage charges. Initially, he refused to pay and proceeded to verbally abuse the airline staff.

The situation escalated when his luggage was removed from the belt, leading to a physical confrontation.

It was reported that the foreigner, holding an American passport and scheduled to fly to Abu Dhabi, assaulted one airline employee and then another who attempted to intervene.

A video capturing the altercation circulated on social media, showing the passenger hitting airline staff and being restrained by airport security and bystanders.

It's worth noting that a correction was made regarding the court's jurisdiction, clarifying that the man was taken to the Hulhumale' Magistrate Court, not the Criminal Court, as previously mentioned.