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Egyptian woman arrested after biting lawyer’s ear in Menoufia street fight
The altercation began over who should board a taxi first and escalated into a physical confrontation captured on video.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Egyptian police detained a woman in Menoufia Governorate after she allegedly bit lawyer Mohamed Ezzat’s ear during a street altercation that started over a taxi‑boarding dispute, Gulf News reported on Oct. 8, 2026.
What happened
The clash occurred in the village of Shmandil, Quesna district, when the woman and Ezzat’s wife argued over who should enter a taxi first. The dispute escalated, and Ezzat arrived to intervene. According to his account, the woman jumped onto his neck, seized his ear and attempted to bite it, causing an injury.
What the reports add
Gulf News noted that a video of the incident spread widely on social media, prompting public attention. Police identified the participants, arrested the woman and referred her to the Public Prosecution. Prosecutors in Quesna ordered her release on bail of 5,000 Egyptian pounds pending further investigation.
What was said
Mohamed Ezzat told Gulf News that his wife called him to help resolve the dispute and that he warned the woman he would call police if the confrontation continued before the alleged ear‑biting took place.
How it came about
The incident reflects ongoing tensions over public transport etiquette in rural Egypt, a topic previously covered by Felo News in reports on social unrest in the Menoufia region.
Key facts
- A woman was arrested after allegedly biting lawyer Mohamed Ezzat’s ear in Shmandil, Menoufia. (gulfnews.com)
- The dispute began over priority boarding a taxi. (gulfnews.com)
- She was released on bail of 5,000 Egyptian pounds pending investigation. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Egyptian Woman Arrested for Biting Lawyer’s Ear in Taxi Dispute”
