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PHUKET: A Syrian tourist was stabbed in Patong on Tuesday night
after an argument over an iguana turned ugly. Four Thai men
were later arrested and charged for the stabbing and face charges of assault and grievous bodily harm.
According to Patong police, four iguana handlers ganged up on
Mohammed Imed Arab, 20, after he got into an argument with
one of the handlers on Soi Crocodile off Bangla Road.
Police said the Syrian refused to have his picture taken with an iguana when
he was approached by one of the handlers. The situation quickly escalated
into an argument, which was exacerbated by the language barrier and
aggressive body language on both sides.
During the altercation, three other iguana handlers went to assist their
friend and the Syrian was stabbed in the right side of his torso with a pocket knife.
The victim escaped his assailants by running into a nearby bar,
where staff called police and paramedics.
Mohammed was taken to Patong Hospital and released earlier today.
The four male iguana handlers aged between 18 and 21 years old were
arrested later that night in the Patong area. The four admitted to the
attack and are due to appear in court to face charges.
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