The Archive · 1910

Attempt to Strangle a Constable

Teang Zang-song, © shoemaker, was before the Mixed Court again on Friday morning for having attempted barge variously to enter premises in North 'Honan Road and for having s'tempted to strangle a native constable whilst in the execution of his daty, Lord Li's steward stated that he went to the constable' nce, Five or six natives had on the constable, bat only one, the accused, was secured. native woman told the Court that she blow the constable's whistle whilst the constable was on the groand. Inspector Chilvers said that he considered thet by the timely assistance of two of the witnesses the constable's life was saved. He asked the Court to pass a heavy sentence, as there was a reign of terror in the neighbourhood on account of the daring manner in which a gang of thiever had been operatiog recently. Accused was sentenced to. year's imprisonment, and expulsion.

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