Mersing man charged with assault after loud exhaust wakes baby

A man is set to face charges in a Mersing Magistrates’ Court following an assault on a teenager at a convenience store on Jalan Ismail. The incident occurred around 1:00 AM on September 20.

According to Mersing District Police Chief Superintendent Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani, the confrontation was triggered after the suspect claimed the victim cut in front of his vehicle and revved a loud motorcycle exhaust. The noise reportedly caused the suspect’s baby to wake up and cry. The suspect then allegedly followed and assaulted the victim.

The victim received hospital treatment for soft tissue injuries to his left cheek and abdomen. Following an investigation, the case was referred to the Johor Deputy Public Prosecutor. The suspect faces charges under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries a potential penalty of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both.