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A 17-year-old man was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, in the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today (August 16) upon conviction of assaulting a Tobacco Control Inspector (TCI).
The incident took place in a TV game centre in Yuen Long on June 22, 2012. The man assaulted a TCI when a team of inspectors was inspecting the premises. He was subsequently arrested and charged by the Police.
A spokesman for the Department of Health urged the public to observe the smoking ban requirements and to co-operate with law enforcement officers.
"Intimidation or use of violence on enforcement officers is a serious offence and carries serious legal consequences," the spokesman said.
Ends/Thursday, August 16, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:02
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