A nurse from Myanmar was sentenced to a year's jail yesterday for attacking a defenceless patient at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in February last year.
Aung Phyo Thu, 26, admitted to causing grievous hurt to Mr Kong Ah Hoe, 56, a long-term patient who has schizophrenia.
Thu was convicted of punching and kicking him multiple times, causing two rib fractures, on Feb 17 last year.
Mr Kong, who was restrained to the bed, had multiple medical conditions and difficulties communicating, the court heard. He even needs help to move around.
Investigations showed that Thu, who had been on night duty, woke up to a commotion caused by Mr Kong trying to get out of bed at about 5.55 am that day. (Courtesy of The Straits Times)
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