Saudi police have arrested eight individuals for involvement in public violence across two separate incidents. Among those arrested are seven expatriates detained in Riyadh after they were seen in a video clip fighting in a public place due to a dispute among themselves.

Expatriates Arrested for Brawl in Riyadh

Police identified the seven as Pakistani and Afghan nationals, who have been referred to public prosecution. Authorities are also set to arrest the individual who documented and posted the incident online for violating the Kingdom's anti-cybercrime law.

Another Incident in Al Muzahmeya

Meanwhile, a Saudi man was arrested in the Al Muzahmeya governorate, part of the Riyadh region, after appearing in a video clip attacking another individual in a public place due to a dispute.

Recent Arrests in Riyadh

In recent months, Saudi authorities have arrested several individuals in connection with various law-breaking and violent incidents:

• In September, police reported the arrest of 12 expatriates for their involvement in a public fight in Riyadh.

• In July, they apprehended 11 expatriates for obstructing traffic in the city and documenting the act online, including 10 Bangladeshis.

• In June, police arrested 14 expatriates in Riyadh suspected of stealing copper cables valued at over SR8 million.

• In May, Saudi police arrested a Turkish resident suspected of arson in the holy city of Mecca, along with several Bangladeshi expatriates engaged in street violence in Riyadh.