Sequel to Race Day Episode in Police Court: Constable's Use of the Baton In the British Police Court on Wednesday, E. J. Oldis, a constable im the Shanghai Municipal Police, was summoned for assaulting Zung Zao-mo, a chauffeur in the employ of Mr. C. R. Burkill, by striking him on the leg with his baton, outside the Race Course, last Saturday. Mr. R. ©. Faithfull defended.
The complainant gave evidence that ho was going from the Race Club enclosure to his master's car. to put up the hood when the defendant interfered with him and refused to let him proceed. Eventually the defendant struck him twice on the leg with his baton. There were still bruises, which he had shown to his master and mistress.
A coolie employed at Bickerton's Hotel said that he saw the blows struck, Mr. Faithfull said that the circumstances were that the defondant was on traffic duty outside the Race Course. A large crowd assembled and he was told to disperse them. The. complainant refused to go away, so defendant pushed him.. The complainant then approached the officer in a very threatening way- and the defendant admitted giving him
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