The Archive · 1927

Detective's Evidence Det. Sergt. J. Henry, attached to

[Bubbling Well Police station, said that on the night in question at] [about midnight, he was conversing with Sub. Inspector Mason at Temple Lane entrance to Vu Yuen Rond. His attention was attracted to something unusual happening by hearing a crash which sounded like the impact -of jo motor car striking another vehicle, Witness! and his friend both proceeded in the direction of Vu Yuen Road and saw. motor car turning of into Kiacchow Road and at this.moment, the driver of the car turned all the car lights out. On the south side Jof Vu Yuen Road, a few yards west to the entrance of- Temple Lane, witness saw a ricsha lying on its Side, partly on the footpath "and partly on the road. P. C, Newton Jeame along and a passing motor car [wag commandeered and the disappearing car pursued. They caught the eat opposi where the car had stopped and accused was about to enter a house.

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