holy shit 
MP hurt after man reportedly threw kerosene-filled
bottle
By Asha Popatlal/Cheryl Lim, Channel NewsAsia
| Posted: 11 January 2009 1419 hrs
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Seng Han Thong (file picture)
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.
- CNA/ir
