Element of Newsworthy 1

Monday October 1, 2012

Man in CCTV recording allegedly abusing wife claims trial

IPOH: The man who was featured in a CCTV recording allegedly abusing his wife has claimed trial at a Magistrate's Court here Monday.

Calven Chik (pic), 26, was charged with assault with intent to cause hurt towards Amanda Fong, 19, at the Amanda & Co boutique in Ipoh Garden South on Aug 23 at about 4pm.

Chik was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code.

Magistrate Haslinda Raof set Oct 31 for mention.

Chik became the center of attention after a CCTV footage, allegedly showing him hitting Fong, went viral on social networking website Facebook in August.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/1/nation/20121001114219&sec=nation

What: Man abusing his wife

Where: Boutique in Ipoh Garden South

When: August 23

Who: Calven Chik and Amanda Fong

Why: -

How: -

Element of newsworthy - Conflict