The Archive · 1938

CHINESE REWARDED

FOR BRAVERY — Apprehends Armed Robber Single-Handed

For his bravery in arresting a med robber, smile-handed Mr. Sung Tub-tsang, a 22-year old Chinese telegraphist. was presented, with a pocket watch by the Settle. ment Police on March Deputy Commissioner S.C. Young presented the gift to the' youth the Police Headquarters in Foochow Rond. Inscribed on the watch were Chinese characters expressing admiration for his wisdom and courage.

The robbery took place at 104 North Honan Road over a month ago. Mr. Sung, who happened to be visit-Ing his relative in the house, struck armed man in the face with his fist, knocking him onto a bed. After weesting the pistol away from the robber, he maintained his hold on the man until the arrival of the police.

As a result of this arrest, the Police arrested seven additional Chinese, who were sentenced 10 imprisonment terms on charges of

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