Angry mob burn motorcycle

Angry mob burn motorcycle

JAKARTA (JP): A crowd of angry residents in Jatipadang, South
Jakarta burned a motorcycle yesterday morning after its driver
recklessly ran into a local boy, police said.

A Jatipadang police officer said the unidentified driver
immediately ran away from the scene after he hit the 11-year-old
Erdispan.

The boy was rushed to the Fatmawati Hospital and is being
treated for head injuries.

"The boy and some friends were strolling along Jl. RM Harsono
after saur (the Ramadhan pre-dawn meal) and performing subuh
(morning prayer) when the incident took place," said the police
officer, who asked for anonymity.

Police said the motorcyclist was apparently speeding and
failed to control his vehicle when he approached the teenagers.

Some witnesses were questioned to help clarify the incident
and identify the driver. (cst)