The Archive · 1925

A Gang of Armed Robbers

Thirteen Charges Against Them: Handed Over to Chinese for Execution Three armed robbers, members of a desperate gang who have been active during the last year, were sentenced to be cent to the Chinese authorities for execution by the mixed Court on Wednesday. The three accused had altogether thirteen charges of armed robbery preferred itt. them and at the station made statements pleading guilty to (Laughter) The Assessor lin Chapei to be executed in accord-! ten of the charges. anid that the case of Gregorenko ance with the proclamation issued!

Accused admitted having held up'

Wis ap Seen spai SNe that if he was not sentenced a foreign lady la Yates Road of which had before the Mixed Court yesterday. Chief Inspector Cruickshank said that the second accused was alleged to be the guarantor for a car which had been used in the robbery. The third accused had a certificate which entitled him to drive the caf, while the fourth accused was arrested at house situated at 980 Bubbling Well Road at 6 am. yesterday, where he put up a desperate fight. In his room was found a revolver and a belt containing 120 rounds of ammunition. The revolver jeoncealed in a emall recess beside: the window over which was pasted piece of newspaper. He was alleged to have taken part in the robbery. The case was remanded until August 1,

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