The Archive · 1938

Single-Handed

in arresting an gle-handed Mr Tuli-tea ear old Chinese telegraphist presented with a pocket watch the Settle by ment. Police yesterday afternoon.

Deputy Commissioner S. C. Young resented the gift to the youth ai he Police Headquarters in Fooch Road. Inscribed on the watch Chinese characters expressing miration for his wisdom and courage The robbery took place 104 at North Honan Road over a month ago.

Mr. Sung, who happened to be visit-ug his relative in the house. struck an armed man in the face with his st, knocking him onto a bed. After resting the pistol away from the robber, he maintained his hold or the man until the arrival of the police.

As a result of this arrest, the Police arrested seven additions Chinese, who were sentenced te imprisonment terms on charges of [mea robbery recently.

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