By Dorcas Ting
KUCHING, Sept 18: A local man’s grudge against his former neighbour took a violent turn when he followed and assaulted the victim with a sword, leaving him seriously injured.
Anthony Choo Kok Pheng, 51, faced the consequences of his actions today as he was sentenced to eight years in prison by Sessions Court Judge Iris Awen Jon.
At the conclusion of today’s trial, Choo, a former businessman, was found guilty under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt using a weapon.
Choo was charged with intentionally inflicted injuries on the 48-year-old victim with a sword in front of a licensed public lottery ticket outlet in Tabuan Jaya at around 6.55pm on Feb 14, 2021.
Case facts revealed that on the day of the attack, the victim, who worked as a mechanic, was followed by the accused to the parking lot in front of the lottery outlet where without warning, Choo attacked the victim with the sword, severely injuring him.
The victim was rushed to a hospital for further treatment due to the serious injuries sustained in the attack. A police report was lodged, leading to Choo’s arrest on Feb 15, 2021.
Investigations revealed that Choo deliberately harmed the victim with a sharp weapon capable of causing death. The motive for the attack was reported to be a long-standing grudge.
Choo was dissatisfied with the victim, who had previously repaired his car, which remained faulty afterwards. Additionally, they had once been neighbours before moving to new homes.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Ruvinasini Pandian appeared for the prosecution, while the accused was represented by lawyer Osman Ibrahim. — DayakDaily
