GEORGE TOWN: A noodle shop assistant, caught on video chasing and striking a car with a helmet, was charged at the magistrate's court here today.
Mohammad Sabri Mydin Pillay, 46, pleaded not guilty to two charges read before magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi.
In the first court, he is alleged to have threatened to cause injury and fear on a 47-year-old Kia Sportage driver.
He was charged under Section 506 of the Penal Code which carries up to seven years' jail or fine or both upon conviction.
In the second court, he is alleged to have committed mischief by damaging the right side mirror and lights of the car, causing RM5,000 losses.
Both offences were allegedly committed along Jalan Sungai Pinang until Jalan Patani about 2.50pm last Saturday (June 8).
Deputy Public Prosecutor M. Darrshini handled the prosecution, while counsel Siti Zhamaliah Mohamad Ismail represented the accused.
Darrshini requested bail at RM6,000 for each charge, with an additional condition requiring the accused to refrain from contacting the prosecution witnesses and the victim throughout the case.
Siti Zhamaliah appealed for minimal bail, citing her client's responsibilities of caring for his wife and elderly parents, with a daily income of RM70.
She added that the accused was undergoing treatment for high blood pressure and depression.
Nadratun set bail at RM2,000 with one surety for each charge, along with the prosecution's requested condition.
The court fixed July 23 for mention pending submission of documents.
It was reported that a motorcyclist had been detained after he was caught on video chasing a car and hitting it with a helmet last Saturday.
He was picked up from his home in Sungai Pinang here the following day and was remanded for four days under Section 427 of the Penal Code.
