May Day protester released after three years in prison
20 May 2018, 9:00 AM
The clemency board released Sunday a young man who was serving a five-year prison sentence over the assault of a policeman during a mass protest on May Day 2015.
Ibrahim Laban Shareef’s family has confirmed his release on parole to the press.
Laban was accused of tackling Sergeant Abdul Rahman Hussain to the ground, after which other protesters kicked and hit the fallen officer over the head with his helmet and baton.
He was among six protesters who were found guilty in July 2015 of aiding and abetting assault using a dangerous weapon.
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