DUBAI // Three men burst into a home and, pretending to be policemen, began searching the rooms before setting off tear gas canisters and fleeing with cash and a mobile phone, a court heard yesterday.
The Dubai Criminal Court of First Instance was told that SE, 19, and two other men had stolen the tear gas from an undisclosed location on December 15. One of the alleged accomplices is being tried separately while the other remains at large. SE did not appear in court yesterday.
SD, a 33-year-old Indian painter, told prosecutors that recently, at about 10pm, as he and his roommates were sitting on the floor eating dinner, SE and his accomplices burst in. They pretended to be policemen, he testified. They started searching the home, then set off the tear gas canisters. SD said SE took about Dh1,500 and a mobile phone before fleeing.
Despite the gas, the residents managed to grab one of the men as he attempted to escape and called police.
The next hearing will be on July 20 to summon SE.
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The low down on MPS
What is myofascial pain syndrome?
Myofascial pain syndrome refers to pain and inflammation in the body’s soft tissue. MPS is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles, which develops knots, also known as trigger points).
What are trigger points?
Trigger points are irritable knots in the soft tissue that covers muscle tissue. Through injury or overuse, muscle fibres contract as a reactive and protective measure, creating tension in the form of hard and, palpable nodules. Overuse and sustained posture are the main culprits in developing trigger points.
What is myofascial or trigger-point release?
Releasing these nodules requires a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure to release muscular shortness and tightness. This eliminates restrictions in connective tissue in orderto restore motion and alleviate pain. Therapy balls have proven effective at causing enough commotion in the tissue, prompting the release of these hard knots.