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Singapore man faces three charges over Johor Bahru checkpoint incident
A Singapore restaurant owner has been charged with attacking a woman with a knife, possessing a dangerous weapon, and obstructing a police officer following an altercation at a Johor Bahru checkpoint.
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Gary Ling, a Singapore-based restaurant owner, claimed trial on Wednesday to three charges stemming from an incident at a checkpoint in Johor Bahru. The charges include allegedly attacking a woman with a knife, unlawfully possessing a dangerous weapon, and obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duties. The incident occurred at the checkpoint, where the altercation escalated into a physical confrontation. Details surrounding the circumstances of the brawl remain under investigation by local authorities. The case is now proceeding through the court system, with further court dates expected to be scheduled as the trial progresses.