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Mechanic sentenced to five years jail for ramming police officer
A 33-year-old mechanic has been sentenced to five years imprisonment after deliberately ramming his vehicle into a police officer during an attempt to evade a mobile patrol unit. The collision resulted in the officer sustaining a fractured arm.
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Tan Teek Lai, 33, was convicted following the incident in which he drove his vehicle into a uniformed officer who was part of a mobile patrol operation. The collision caused the officer to suffer a fractured arm, prompting authorities to pursue attempted murder charges against the mechanic. The court heard that Tan had deliberately used his vehicle as a weapon while attempting to escape from the patrol unit. The five-year custodial sentence reflects the severity of the offense and the potential danger posed by his actions. The case underscores ongoing concerns about violence directed toward law enforcement personnel in the region.