 On 31 January 2012, Dizaei gave evidence, relating his version of the events before, during and after the incident of 18 July 2008.He said that Mr Baghdadi's 'torrent of abuse' had frightened Mr Dizaei's wife and other bystanders.Dizaei said that he had warned Mr Baghdadi and asked him to leave, but arrested him as a result of his continued abuse and threatening behaviour.