OBSTRUCTING A CONSTABLE.
STRONG COMMENT BY MAGISTRATE By Telegraph,—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. In the Magistrate's Court to-day, before Mr. S. E. McCarthy. S.M, two men pleaded guilty to obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty. SubInspector Mallany stated that on the evening of April 5 Constable Hurley waa arresting a man at Sydenham, when the two accused caught hold of him and so hampered his movements that the prisoner escaped and was not subsequently caught. Accused, in excuse for their conduct, stated to the court that the constable was arresting a returned soldier. "It is time," said the magistrate, "that a certain section of the public should get rid of the idea that returned soldiers are to be allowed to do exactly as they like on their return. We fully appreciate what they have done for us while thev have been away, but in New Zealand there would be pandemonium if the very few returned men who do misbelieve themselves were allowed to do so without restraint.. If they commit offences they must receive the same treatment ea ordinary civilians." A fine of £5 was imposed in each case, with the alternative of two months' imnrisnnment.
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Taranaki Daily News, 22 May 1919, Page 5
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199OBSTRUCTING A CONSTABLE. Taranaki Daily News, 22 May 1919, Page 5
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