Man to be charged after assaulting motorcyclist over loud exhaust
MERSING: A man is expected to be charged tomorrow with assaulting a motorcyclist at a convenience store in Jalan Ismail here on Friday after allegedly becoming angry over the rider's loud exhaust, which he claimed had woken his baby.
A man in Mersing is set to be charged tomorrow for assaulting a motorcyclist at a convenience store, allegedly due to the rider's loud exhaust system that woke his baby. Superintendent Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani of Mersing district police revealed that the police learned of the incident, captured in a 1-minute-45-second viral video, after police received reports.
The altercation occurred around 1am when the suspect claimed the motorcyclist had cut in front of his vehicle and then revved his motorcycle loudly, causing a baby in the motorcyclist's wife's arms to wake up and cry. The suspect then physically assaulted the victim. The victim was subsequently treated at a hospital and diagnosed with soft tissue injuries to his left cheek and abdomen.
The police initiated an investigation under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing hurt voluntarily. The completed investigation paper has been forwarded to the Johor deputy public prosecutor for further action. The suspect faces potential charges under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which could result in up to one year in prison, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both if found guilty.
Abdul Razak emphasized the public's need to control their emotions to prevent causing harm to themselves.
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