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Foreigner gets 7 years for causing hurt to man in Lahad Datu
Published on: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Lahad Datu: A 26-year-old foreigner was sentenced to seven years' jail for causing hurt to a man, last year.Thomas Marin Petrus pleaded guilty before Sessions Court Judge Zaini Fishir@Fisal to assaulting the man by firing a shot at him in front of an entertainment outlet in Lahad Datu Square on June 11, 2017.

The offence under Section 324 of the Penal Code carries a jail term of up to 10 years, or with fine, or with whipping, or with two of such punishments.

The court heard that Thomas had fired at the vehicle while the victim was inside the car.

It was revealed that during a drinking session at the entertainment outlet, Thomas had a fight with a group of men, including the victim. He went out from the outlet, took a firearm and shot towards the vehicle.

Thomas was ordered to serve the jail sentence from the date of his arrest and referred to the Immigration Department after completing his jail sentence. - Eifa Rizan





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