Egyptian Police Say Father Fabricated Son's Assault Claim in Video

Security agencies in Sharqia have uncovered the truth behind a viral video alleging a father was beaten and expelled from his home by his son.

• On August 27, a worker filed a complaint with Second Zagazig police accusing his son of assaulting and expelling him over family disputes.
• Police identified and arrested the unemployed son, who denied the allegations, saying his father sought to evict him and his wife from the apartment.
• The father admitted fabricating the story in order to vacate the home, and public prosecutors have opened an investigation.