Barber claims trial to armed robbery charge

KOTA BARU: A barber has pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to a charge of armed robbery.

Mohamad Altaf Isyraf Zazlan, 21, along with three others still at large, were accused of committing armed robbery against Muhammad Safuan Hariss Ibrahim, 26 by seizing the victim's motorcycle, three mobile phones and a gold brooch.

He allegedly committed the offence at Kampung Wakaf Stan in Kubang Kerian at 11am on May 16.

The charge was framed under Section 395 of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping, upon conviction.

Judge Ahmad Bazli Bahruddin fixed bail at 15,000 with one surety and set June 25 for case mention. – Bernama