LONDON: An Abu Dhabi Royal family member was found drug-induced on public street.
According to the details, a British court has sentenced Abu Dhabi royal family member Mahra Al Nahyan after she pleaded guilty to child cruelty and neglect following a drug-induced collapse on a public street.
The 32-year-old, who is connected to the ruling family of Abu Dhabi by marriage, formally admitted to the charges at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.
According to court proceedings, Mahra Al Nahyan was found unconscious under the influence of cocaine on a street in West London in June this year.
At the time of the incident, an unsupervised three-year-old child was found walking barefoot near busy traffic, while another unconscious individual was also spotted at the scene.
Passersby stepped in to care for the child until police officers arrived. While drug paraphernalia was recovered from the site, no illegal substances were found on her person.
The court was informed that she receives a monthly stipend of 8,000 euros through her royal affiliation.
Defense barrister Stephen Vullo stated that his client is deeply remorseful for her actions and is actively undergoing rehabilitation at the Priory Clinic to overcome her addiction.
Following the hearing, the court sentenced Abu Dhabi royal family member Mahra Al Nahyan to a two-year community order with mandatory medical treatment, alongside an $8,000 fine.
Her legal team confirmed that she intends to remain enrolled in support programs even after completing her initial three-month treatment.
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While United Arab Emirates authorities have not issued an official response regarding the ruling, British legal authorities confirmed that the decisions sentenced Abu Dhabi royal family member Mahra Al Nahyan will be fully enforced under UK law.
It is worth mentioning the UK maintains strict legislation on drugs- use particularly on public places.
