| Fadley Faisal |

A LOCAL man who went amok at the Pasar Malam in Gadong earlier this month pleaded guilty in the Magistrate’s Court to causing public nuisance and damage to property.

Magistrate Kamaliah Fadhilah binti Haji Ibrahim yesterday ordered Adi Farid Raswandi bin Idris to settle a BND1,500 fine, or serve six weeks’ jail in default of payment.

Adi Farid indicated to the court that he wished to serve his time immediately. Deputy Public Prosecutor Hajah Siti Mu’izzah binti Haji Sabli revealed in court yesterday that the defendant committed the offences after becoming angry with his female employer.

The defendant worked at a stall at the Pasar Malam in Gadong. On July 5, the employer sent the defendant a text message, telling him off and informing him not to come to work anymore.

This made the defendant angry and he marched straight to the stall to confront his employer.

He started harassing and assaulting his employer shortly after arrival. The defendant then went to the employer’s vehicle and kicked its boot, leaving a dent.

Members of the public and the employer’s son were present during the fracas.

The employer’s son lodged a police report, leading to the defendant’s arrest.