DUBAI // A man threatened to kill his ex-wife after she refused to reconsider their relationship, a court heard on Tuesday.
Syrian S Y, 29, repeatedly tried to meet and call his ex-wife in order to woo her back, prosecutors told Dubai Criminal Court.
The victim, H A, also Syrian, said that as she left work at Al Zahra Hospital, on June 9, the defendant was waiting for her.
“He asked that we meet and asked for a date and time for this meeting, but I refused. He then started insulting and threatening me.”
The defendant was verbally abusive towards his ex-wife, describing her as a dirty woman who lacked honour, before allegedly threatening: “If you dont return to me, I will chase you and will kill you.”
Documents presented in court revelaed several of the insulting text messages sent from S Y to his ex-wife.
S Y was not present in court to enter a plea.
A verdict is expected on October 28.
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