MUSCAT : According to the Public Prosecution, the Muscat Court of First Instance (Criminal Circuit) convicted Ammar bin Hilal bin Said bin Ali of assaulting a public official while the latter was performing official duties. The court initially sentenced him to three years in prison and imposed a fine of RO 300.

On December 10, 2025, the Muscat Court of Appeal upheld the verdict but ordered the execution of only one year of the prison sentence, suspending the remainder. It also ordered the defendant to pay the legal costs.

The Supreme Court subsequently upheld the judgment on October 13, 2026.

Investigations by the Public Prosecution established that the defendant physically assaulted the security and military official while he was carrying out his duties, causing him serious injuries. Following the completion of investigations, the defendant was referred to the competent court.

In a statement, the Public Prosecution stressed that respecting security and military personnel while they perform their official duties is a legal obligation.

It warned that assaults against such personnel undermine the authority and integrity of public office and obstruct their responsibilities in maintaining security and protecting society.

The Public Prosecution also emphasised that respecting and cooperating with security and military personnel is essential to maintaining public order and safeguarding Oman’s security and stability.

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