Shake Mohammed Abdul Samad Haji Abduraheem. 46-years-old, was sentenced to 24 weeks jail on 13 September after pleading guilty to a count each of assault, committing and act of mischief that caused disruption to a key service, as well as harassment.
He had scratched the bus driver of service 334, Low Chun Kiat, 28-years-old, at Jurong East Bus Interchange.
What happened?
Abdul Samad boarded the bus 334 on 16 February at about 1.15pm at Jurong East Bus Interchange.
He had his mask under his chin at the time.
The bus driver, Low, told him to wear his mask properly.
Abdul Samad then responded to the bus driver asking him if his mask should cover his chin, mouth, eyes or above his head.
5 minutes later, the bus driver saw that Abdul Samad was still not wearing his mask properly and told him to do so.
Abdul Samad then called him a “donkey” and hurled expletives at him.
The driver then stopped the bus near Block 490 Jurong West Avenue 1 and asked the aggressor to stay seated before he called his superiors to request assistance from the police.
Abdul Samad then tried to escape and pushed the driver, reaching for the bus control at the driver’s seat.
In the ensuing struggle, he pulled down the victim’s mask and scratched his face, while also pulling on his left ear in the fight.