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| Junction where Filipino was arrested (Google Maps photo) |
A Filipino arrested while holding an iron pipe in a street in Central on a Sunday, was refused bail review yesterday at Eastern Court, shutting down the process which would have allowed him to petition for temporary liberty every eight days.
With the ruling, Magistrate Kestrel Lam ordered that S.P. S., a 25-year-old bar tender, be returned to jail to await the next hearing scheduled for June 30.
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| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
Magistrate Lam explained to the defendant that the offense he
is charged with is serious in nature and that evidence, including CCTV footage,
point to his guilt.
S.P.S. is charged with possession of an offensive weapon
in public place, in violation of section 33(1) of the Public Order Ordinance,
which sets a maximum penalty of up to three years’ imprisonment.
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| Basahin ang detalye! |
According to the police complaint, he was arrested last May
4 at Theatre Lane, at the junction with Queen’s Road Central, while in
possession of “an offensive weapon, namely iron tube” … “without lawful authority
and reasonable excuse…”
He still has the right to file an appeal with the
High Court to gain temporary freedom.
