Boonlua Chatree
A drunk Iranian was arrested after allegedly stabbing a
Frenchman for bumping him while dancing.
Iranian Seyedmohammad
Nejatiabkenar has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a Frenchman for
bumping him while dancing.
Seyedmohammad Nejatiabkenar, 27, was apprehended by
Pattaya police around 3:30 a.m. May 3 on Walking Street. He was carrying a
20-centimeter-long knife when arrested.
Sofiane Elkhaoua, 27, suffered a severe stab wound to the
back and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police said Nejatiabkenar admitted to stabbing the
Frenchman, saying a fight began while the Iranian was dancing. He had
purchased the knife from a Walking Street vendor and had been carrying it
for self protection. He was charged with assault.
