Permission given for man who attacked priest to return to St Joseph’s Church for investigations

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Permission given for man who attacked priest to return to St Joseph’s Church for investigations
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The 39-year-old sang our nation's iconic 'Malaysia Truly Asia' tourism jingle and said our country has 'the best food in the world'.

If convicted of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon, Basnayake Keith Spencer could be sentenced to life imprisonment. - ST READER, ST FILE

Appearing in court for the first time since Nov 11, when he was charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon, Basnayake Keith Spencer, 37, attended the mention on Monday via video link. The Reverend Christopher Lee was left with an 8cm laceration on his tongue, a 3cm cut on his upper left lip and a 4cm cut on the corner of his mouth. - SCREENGRAB: WILLIAM CARDINAL GOH/FACEBOOK

If convicted, Basnayake could be sentenced to life imprisonment, or could face up to 15 years’ jail, a fine and caning.

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