ASSAULT CHARGE
COMPLAINANT ALTERS MIND A request by complainant that an assault charge which ho had laid against a seaman from his own ship should he withdrawn was made in the Police Court yesterday, when Thomas Mounsey, seaman, aged 29. was charged wish assaulting David Sullivan. "We've settled this case ourselves." complainant told the magistrate, Mr. J. Morling. Sub-Inspector Cahvell: What happened to make you change your mind? Complainant: We have to sail on the same ship. '"This is a criminal charge," said the magistrate, "and it must he heard.' A fine of was imposed, the magistrate remarking that he thought accused had been doing some bullying.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23618, 30 March 1940, Page 14
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107ASSAULT CHARGE New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23618, 30 March 1940, Page 14
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