Man jailed for splashing thinner, setting colleague on fire
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By Alvina Soh | Posted: 31 October 2011 1527 hrs
SINGAPORE: A 65-year-old former carpenter was sentenced to four years jail on Monday for splashing thinner on a new staff in his company and setting him on fire.
The vicious attack started when the new staff accidentally bumped into Kuu Siau Lam on June 11 this year at their workplace at SH Indeco at Senang Crescent.
This escalated into an argument that eventually ended with the new colleague suffering burns to nearly one third of his body.
Midway through the argument, Kuu had left to fetch a mug of thinner.
He returned to splash the contents on the victim, setting him on fire with a lighter.
The victim, who started work three weeks before the incident, was taken to Singapore General Hospital where he was warded for burns for 46 days.
He suffered burns to 28 per cent of his body, including his face, torso, and upper limbs, and had to undergo four skin grafting operations.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Mr Davyd Chong condemned the act, describing the manner of attack as "shocking and vicious".
He added that Kuu was unremorseful as he did not help the victim and was even observed leaving the premises in an apathetic manner.
In sentencing, District Judge Mr Low Wee Ping told Kuu that he was fortunate the victim survived.
Mr Low added that it was "really amazing that in this day and age" that such an attack took place.
Kuu, who has previous convictions for voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons, remained emotionless while sentencing.
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Anything more than 20% burns is considered serious.
Especially since the torso and face got burnt, which may impede the victim's respiratory system.
Frankly, I'd rather have an 'eye for an eye' law for cases like this. Four years seems too lenient.
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Can a person be quick thinking and embrace the person who splash flamable liquid on him?
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Fwah... Talking abt violence... This is hardcore...
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4 years of free food with deep fried chicken ,steamed rice and vegetables.hmmm...good deal. but the aircon sucks.
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Only four years? Wow.
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Originally posted by Hitman Factory 1:
4 years of free food with deep fried chicken ,steamed rice and vegetables.hmmm...good deal. but the aircon sucks.
u did time?
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but some people really deserve to be set on fire. or better still, to be incinerated.
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hmmmmppphhh.......
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Originally posted by deathmaster:
but some people really deserve to be set on fire. or better still, to be incinerated.
they do ..... ultimately.
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the old man has previous convictions of violence.
at 65 he still so 'hiong'.
frankly he should be put away for good.
its damn dangerous to have someone like that walking around. a bit not happy burn you alive.