Smoker gets jail sentence for assault

March 26, 2012

A 48-year-old man who assaulted a tobacco control inspector has been sentenced to two months in prison, suspended for 12 months.
 
Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts also fined the man $1,000 each for obstructing tobacco control inspectors in the exercise of their duty, and for smoking in a no-smoking area.
 
The incident took place in Kai Tin Shopping Centre in Lam Tin on January 28. 
 
Police arrested and charged him after he assaulted the inspector.