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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Duo who punched, bit policeman in Penang to be charged tomorrow
GEORGE TOWN: Two men who assaulted a policeman at the state police contingent headquarters will be charged in the Georgetown Magistrates' Court tomorrow. Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the suspects will be charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for using threatening behaviour likely to disturb the peace. "Both will be charged tomorrow in connection with the case," he said when contacted today. The incident occurred about 4.30pm yesterday, when a 30-year-old policeman detained the two men, aged 19 and 20, near the main gate of the police headquarters on suspicion of being intoxicated. "It was inside the post where the suspects allegedly became aggressive, punching the policeman in the cheek and biting his chest. "The policeman sustained injuries, including swelling around his left eye and bruising on his chest. "The duo also shouted abusive language at the policeman," he said. The two were remanded for three days, ending tomorrow.
New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Duo who punch, bit policeman in Penang to be charged tomorrow
GEORGE TOWN: Two men who assaulted a policeman at the state police contingent headquarters will be charged in the Georgetown Magistrates' Court tomorrow. Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the suspects will be charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for using threatening behaviour likely to disturb the peace. "Both will be charged tomorrow in connection with the case," he said when contacted today. The incident occurred about 4.30pm yesterday, when a 30-year-old policeman detained the two men, aged 19 and 20, near the main gate of the police headquarters on suspicion of being intoxicated. "It was inside the post where the suspects allegedly became aggressive, punching the policeman in the cheek and biting his chest. "The policeman sustained injuries, including swelling around his left eye and bruising on his chest. "The duo also shouted abusive language at the policeman," he said. The two were remanded for three days, ending tomorrow.
