The Archive · 1928

SEQUEL TO INDIAN FIGHT Before the Registrar, Mr

Martin, in 1. M. Police © Court on November 9, six Indians charged with assault, carrying dangerous weapons, and a breach of the peace appeared on remand. 'These mer are alleged to have been concerned in a fight which took' place between watchmen employed by the Dollar Line, on the Customs Jetty. At the previous heating only evidence of arrest was given, tio of the six being in hospital' with injuries, Mr. C.'G. Keen appeared for the Police, Mr. Reader Harris} for Jemadar Khan, fifth accused, and Mr. J. MeNeill for Mohammed abi, sixth accused.

On the request of Mr. Keen, the charge agai it Khan' was withdrawn, fresh evidence having come into Police hands, tending prove his innocence.

Mr. Reader Harris, on behalf of the Jemadar, made a fresh charge against Mohammed Ilahi, to the effect that he made a felonious: attack on the Jemadsr with intent to kill by a blow that had fractured his skull, and had also tried to dispose of the Jemadar's body by throwing it into. the Whangpoo.

The case was then adjourned,

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