This article appeared on Channel NewsAsia on 11 January 2009:
MP hurt after man reportedly threw kerosene-filled bottle
By Asha Popatlal/Cheryl Lim
SINGAPORE: Member of Parliament Seng Han Thong has been taken to hospital after he was hurt in an incident at Yio Chu Kang Community Club on Sunday morning.
According to a Channel NewsAsia hotline caller, Mr Seng and a temple chairman were hurt after a man threw a bottle filled with kerosene.
Police said they received a call around noon saying two men had received face and neck burn injuries at the community club.
The two men were taken to the Singapore General Hospital. A hospital spokesperson said the two men were admitted to the Burns Unit shortly after 1 pm - with Mr Seng suffering more than 10 per cent burns.
Only family members were allowed to see the MP, added the hospital spokesperson.
Police have arrested the assailant.
This is not the first time Mr Seng has been attacked.
In 2006, a 74-year-old taxi driver was charged in court after he punched Mr Seng in the face during a Meet-The-People session.
The man, who had sought Mr Seng's help about a revoked taxi licence, was acquitted after he agreed to Mr Seng's undisclosed terms.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
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