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28 March 2024

American University of Sharjah sealed briefly after visitor attacks and injures imam

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The American University of Sharjah was sealed briefly today (Wednesday) after a visitor attacked and injured an AUS imam, said a press statement.

The incident occurred outside the imam’s residence on the campus. The assailant was a visitor to the university campus and was in an agitated state at the time of the incident.

According to university officials, campus security and police responded at once and the attacker was caught. The campus was sealed for a brief period of time and none of the faculty, students and staff were in any danger at any time.

“It is of course most unfortunate whenever any member of our community is injured in an incident of this type, and I am gratified that the injuries suffered were superficial and that no serious damage was done,” said Dr. Thomas Hochstettler, Acting Chancellor and Provost.

“It is important to note that no students, no faculty, and no staff were at any time in any danger. I want further to commend the security guards and police for their most timely and effective intervention. Our campus is an extremely safe environment for the students and families who live here, and this episode in no way can be considered as anything but an isolated event,” added Dr. Hochstettler.

“The incident is under ongoing police investigation and therefore we are unable to comment further at this point,” he added.

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