Medina: Residents Interrupt Birthday, 6 Homosexuals Escape Worst

On the night of September 24, 2026, a crowd in Medina attempted to attack six young men suspected of homosexuality during a birthday celebration. Police intervened with tear gas grenades to disperse the crowd and protect the youths, who were taken into custody. The suspects, aged 16 to 20, including three minors, denied the accusations during their initial hearings, while investigations continue. The situation could have escalated into a lynching if police intervention had not been swift.