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CNA
a day ago
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- CNA
Jail for man who scuffled with another driver over lane-cutting, hurt him with scissors
SINGAPORE: Upset at a man who shut his car door during a brief confrontation, a driver scuffled with him and inflicted a minor injury with a pair of scissors. Sunny Tan Boon Heng, 68, later drove his car forward even as the victim, 61-year-old Lin Yansong, stood in front of his car to stop him from leaving. Tan was handed a jail term of five weeks and a driving ban of six months on Monday (Jun 2), after he pleaded guilty to one count of causing hurt, and one count of rash act endangering the victim's safety. A charge under the Protection from Harassment Act for using a rude gesture on the victim was taken into consideration for his sentencing. Tan and the victim were driving along Bedok North Avenue 3 towards Bedok Reservoir Road at about 5pm on Jan 10, 2024, before the incident occurred. Tan was on the left lane while the victim was on the right lane ahead of Tan. As the victim wanted to overtake another vehicle, he began moving into the left lane slightly in front of Tan, prompting Tan to sound his horn. Tan stopped his car to allow the victim to overtake but flashed his high beam. Both cars stopped at a traffic light, with Tan's car behind. At that point, Tan made a rude gesture, which the victim saw from his rearview mirror. The victim alighted his car to confront Tan, who then opened his car door but did not alight. After a brief argument, the victim pushed Tan's door shut and walked away, but Tan got out of his car and approached the victim while holding a pair of scissors. The pair scuffled for about a minute and the victim sustained a slight 0.5cm superficial laceration on his left middle finger. Tan then returned to his car and reversed it to drive away using the left lane. However, the victim ran to the front of Tan's car to stop him from leaving, placing his hand on the car and shouting at him. Tan drove forward again, causing the victim to move backwards. "The accused knew there was a real risk that his act might endanger the personal safety of (the victim)," said the prosecution. The victim eventually moved away and the accused drove off. The incident was recorded on the victim's dashcam. Lin did not sustain any injury from Tan's car, but had his wound from the scuffle dressed in a hospital and was given a tetanus vaccine injection. Tan's lawyer Tan Seng Kiat from HOH Law Corporation sought fines for his client's two proceeded charges. Mr Tan said that his client had been a private-hire car driver with Grab before his contract ended in September 2024. Tan has since stopped driving, largely due to the incident. Citing a previous high court case as reference, Mr Tan argued that the charge of causing hurt should not be taken as a road rage incident as Tan was responding to how the victim had pushed his car door shut. He added that his client had taken the pair of scissors in self-defence in light of the victim's conduct. His client then disengaged from the victim and was driving his car when the victim approached, Mr Tan said. Tan had driven in a gradual and slow manner, in contrast to the victim who sought to block the car without regard to his own safety, Mr Tan said. Alternatively, the lawyer sought jail terms of not more than two weeks for the charge of causing hurt, and not more than two to three weeks for the charge of rash act. Deputy Public Prosecutor Darren Sim argued against fines being imposed and asked for a jail term. He said the case was a road rage incident which called for a deterrent sentence, and added that a weapon had been involved. In sentencing, Principal District Judge Victor Yeo disagreed with the defence's argument that the case should not be viewed as part of a road rage incident, or that fines would suffice. He said the case involved road rage violence that occurred after Tan became enraged that the victim cut into his lane. Judge Yeo agreed with the prosecution that a jail term was called for and imposed the sentence accordingly.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Motorcyclist dies weeks after Dublin crash that killed police officer
The motorcyclist involved in a crash in which a garda (Irish police) officer was killed has died in hospital. The man in his 30s died on Saturday in Beaumont Hospital following the crash in Dublin on 11 May. It happened in Lanestown, in the north of the county, shortly before 13:00 local time. Garda Kevin Flatley, 49, died at the scene after he was hit by the motorcyclist whilst carrying out a speed checkpoint. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he was deeply saddened by the death of his colleague and extended his sympathies to Mr Flatley's family and friends. Gardaí said it is providing support to both families involved. Garda killed at checkpoint adored by family, funeral told
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Child and two adults killed in M5 crash as road remains closed
A teenager and two adults have been killed in a crash on the M5 as another child fights for their life in hospital. Avon and Somerset Police said the teenager and two adults died following the single-vehicle collision involving a BMW car in south Gloucestershire on Friday evening. The second child was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after suffering serious injuries in the incident. The motorway remained closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 13 on Saturday morning. A police statement said: 'A white BMW car left the northbound carriageway at approximately 9pm last night (Friday May 30) between junction 14 (Falfield) and the Michaelwood services. As a result, the M5 remains closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 13 (Stroud). 'We're sad to report two adults in their 40s and one teenage child who were travelling in the vehicle have died from their injuries. 'A second child sustained serious injuries and they have been taken to hospital where they remain in a critical condition.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool parade suspect is ex-Royal Marine commando who was dropping a friend off as a favour when he ploughed into fans, friend claims
The man being questioned over the horror at Liverpool Football Club's victory parade is a former Royal Marine commando who was dropping a friend off as a favour when he ploughed into fans, it emerged today. A close friend told the Mail that the 53-year-old 'panicked' when his car was surrounded by supporters, who opened his car door and 'grabbed his throat.' 'He was trying to get out of the parade and he has panicked,' the friend said. 'I believe he was doing someone a favour and dropping his wife's friend and her daughter off for an appointment. 'He has had the window smashed, people were trying to get into the car, he has had his throat grabbed and he has panicked.' The friend claimed the married father-of-three can't remember anything of the incident. 'He has phoned his wife to tell her what was going on and then he is said to have had a memory blackout,' he added. The married father-of-three has been in custody, held on suspicion of multiple attempted murders, driving under the influence of drugs and dangerous driving, since the horror incident as the Reds paraded their Premier League trophy on Monday night. Some 79 people were injured, with 50 needing hospital treatment. The youngest victim was just nine and the eldest 78 - with all victims believed to be British - police revealed today. Shocking video footage showed supporters being catapulted off the bonnet of the Ford Galaxy as it tailgated an ambulance through a roadblock and ploughed into crowds on Water Street, close to the famous Royal Liver Building, just after 6pm. Four people were left trapped under the wheels. But the man's friend said he was baffled by police suggestions that he was high on drugs. He confirmed he previously served in the military and added: 'He hasn't had a drink for 20-plus years and I cannot believe he had taken drugs. That is just not him. 'It is completely out of character. He is a nice lad. He has a heart of gold. I have only just found out and I feel a bit sick.' According to his LinkedIn, the driver served with the marines as a commando in the 1990s before reading psychology and maths at a Russell Group university. The keen runner has since held various management positions as a network security consultant, including one for several years at an NHS Trust, while company records show that he previously ran a number of businesses. He now works in cyber security. According to social media, he also enjoyed various holidays with his children and wife of 20 years, who posted pictures online of their trips abroad, including to Disneyland and Orlando. The friend added: 'It is weird for me as a friend because I've seen the video and all the comments. Then I've heard the other side and it puts a completely different perspective on what happened.' The friend claimed the driver's wife, who is a Sunday school teacher, and children had since left the £300,000 family home, on a smart estate in West Derby, a suburb in the city. Today a mechanic who serviced the Ford Galaxy involved in the attack also said he was shocked when he saw the vehicle on the television news. Steven, who asked for his surname not to be disclosed, said: 'I saw the pictures on the telly and just went 'Oh my God' I know that car. 'I had serviced it three months ago and there were no problems with it and I took it to the garage for and MOT certificate. 'The bloke who came round was with his wife and eldest kid, he was very proud of his car, it was his pride and joy, and he kept it immaculate. 'I work with cars, and you get a feel for them when you look inside, it tells you a lot about a person and his was immaculate. 'What I also remember is that he had a picture of his wife and kids on the dashboard as well, and I could sense this guy was a family man. 'I saw the footage about two hours after it all happened and recognised it immediately, and I recognised him as well and I thought 'Oh wow, what was he thinking'. The mechanic added: 'I just don't know why he did what he did, I can only think he must have just panicked (because) his car was getting smashed up. 'He was very athletic looking, and he obviously kept himself fit but we didn't really talk much about his life, it was about the car mainly. 'He certainly didn't strike me as the sort of guy who did drugs because he was so sporty looking and there was certainly no drugs paraphernalia in the car.'
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Man charged with manslaughter over 2023 Pontefract street death
A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 25-year-old man who was struck by a car in Thompson died in hospital after he was seriously injured in an incident in Front Street in the early hours of 19 November Thompson was hit by a black Ford Fiesta after a fight broke out on the street, West Yorkshire Police said at the time. Dylan Maxwell, 27, of Wood View Avenue in Castleford, is due to appear before magistrates in Leeds on 22 July. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
