Man loses appeal against sentence in road rage case

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Man loses appeal against sentence in road rage case
Posted: 21 September 2010 1834 hrs
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SINGAPORE : A 34-year-old man has lost his appeal against a four-week jail sentence in a road rage case, where he kicked and punched a woman.

In dismissing the appeal on Tuesday, Justice V K Rajah said the offence was committed against a woman, who was assaulted even after she fell to the ground.

Teo Eu Gene was seated in a car when his father and Mrs Juliet Tan Whye Peck, 47, were arguing over a parking lot at the Chinese Swimming Club on August 2.

When Mrs Tan was walking back to her car, Teo went after her and kicked her in the back. After she fell, he punched her as she lay on the ground.

The judge said road rage offences are viewed seriously by the courts and offenders would usually be given custodial sentences.

Teo begins his sentence on September 28.

- CNA/al