SINGAPORE, July 31 — A prosecutor has argued that the man behind a racially aggravated attack in 2021 against a woman over mask-wearing should not be viewed through the prism of...
SINGAPORE, July 31 — A prosecutor has argued that the man behind a racially aggravated attack in 2021 against a woman over mask-wearing should not be viewed through the prism of a simple assault case.
Wong had claimed trial in January to one charge each of wounding the racial feelings of Hindocha Nita Vishnubhai, 57, and voluntarily causing hurt in a racially aggravated way. During the trial in January — 20 months after the attack — Hindochahad said that she still remains traumatised by the memory.
Noting that community and racial harmony form the bedrock of society, DPP Foo said that the court must be constantly vigilant that all offences which jeopardise this foundation are firmly and resolutely dealt with.There was evidence Wong had taken into account the victim’s race in delivering a “very targeted vulgarity” before physically assaulting her, he said.Hindochahad earlier said during the trial that she would cry if she returned to the site of the incident.
He added that based on several character letters, Wong is seen as a devoted friend and a trusted mentor by those around him.
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