The First Supreme Criminal Court of Appeals in Bahrain has upheld a one-year prison sentence against a young man, Al-Bilad newspaper reported on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

The court also ordered the defendant to pay 100 Bahraini Dinars in financial compensation to the victim for the property damages caused by the fire.

According to case files, the defendant headed to the victim’s house riding a bicycle, carrying a bottle filled with flammable liquid and a lighter.

Investigations revealed that the motive was a previous dispute between the defendant and the victim's son, regarding a drug trafficking case.

The perpetrator poured the flammable substance onto a palm tree planted in front of the victim's house, ignited it, and fled the scene.

The housemaid noticed suspicious activity outside and alerted the homeowner, who rushed out to find the tree on fire with smoke spreading.

The victim managed to extinguish the flames using a water hose, discovering the chemical container emitting a strong fuel odor near the tree.

Security cameras installed around the property provided crucial evidence, accurately capturing the defendant's arrival and his arson act.

Following a official summons, the defendant complied with the arrest warrant, offering a full confession during questioning regarding his criminal actions.

The Public Prosecution charged the defendant with intentionally setting fire to private property, an act endangering public safety and lives.

This judicial ruling underscores the rule of law and the strict protection of public and private properties against malicious vandalism in Bahrain.

The swift arrest and trial highlight the high efficiency of Bahraini security and judicial authorities in tackling unlawful behaviors firmly.