Man Detained Over Verbal Abuse of Passersby in Menoufia

Egypt’s Interior Ministry said it had clarified the circumstances surrounding a social media post alleging that a man was verbally abusing passersby in Menoufia.

The post, which included a photograph, described complaints from several residents about insults and offensive language directed at people in the street.

Authorities detained the man in connection with the reported behaviour. He was described as psychologically unstable, though no clinical diagnosis was provided.

The available information did not specify where in Menoufia the incident occurred or give details of any further legal measures taken.