BY ROMINAH FAKA

A man who pled guilty to assault is to be sentenced this morning at the magistrate’s court.

Flex Asuana, 38, was charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm. He pleaded guilty to the charge.

The court heard that the incident occurred on December 22, 2022, at around 9.15am.

The complainant was at the Borderline bus stop market area chewing betel-nut before heading home.

Suddenly, the defendant approached him from behind and pulled his basket. When the complainant turned around to see who it was, the defendant picked up a piece of timber and strike him on the right hand, causing injury to his little finger.

As a result, the victim sustained an open wound and swelling on one of his fingers on his right hand.

After the incident, the complainant reported the matter to Naha Police, who then arrested the defendant who was formally charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm.

Philip Muliungu from Police Prosecution department is prosecuting and Kevin Maelanga act for the defendant Flex.

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