Detainee attacks court registry official during remand hearing
A court registry official was assaulted by a detainee in an incident at the Johor Baru Magistrate Court yesterday.
According to Bernama, Johor Baru South Deputy OCPD Lim Jit Huey said that the attack occurred during a remand process hearing.
He said that the police on duty managed to...
A court registry official was assaulted by a detainee in an incident at the Johor Baru Magistrate Court yesterday.
According to Bernama, Johor Baru South Deputy OCPD Lim Jit Huey said that the attack occurred during a remand process hearing.
He said that the police on duty managed to intervene and the victim was safe and unharmed.
Subsequently, the 30-year-old man was arrested for the assault and the case is now being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant.
The charge carries a maximum of two-year imprisonment and an RM10,000 fine, or both.
