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Four men accused of scissor attack at Westhill asylum seeker hotel
Overview
Four men have appeared in court accused of attacking a man with a pair of scissors at the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, which is used to house asylum seekers.
Key points
- The alleged attack took place on 28 November at the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Westhill.
- The four accused are Mustafa Shneno, Mohammed Barakart, Arkan Al-Meri, and Waled Al Hammle.
- They are accused of punching, kicking, restraining, and striking Meshaal Alshemari on the head and body with a pair of scissors.
- Not guilty pleas were entered for Barakart, Al Hammle, and Al-Meri, while no plea was entered for Shneno who was unrepresented.
- The case has been continued until next month.
