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-3- pain in his left shoulder and left waist and had to attend follow-up once every 3 months.

4. DPC 2674 was found to have right thumb dislocation with no definite fracture. He was treated with aluminium splint. Further, there was marked swelling at his left leg and bruise mark was noted at the shin region. Upon MRI examination, the left leg showed a 4.8 x 2.1 x 6.2 cm oval-shaped swelling, likely to be a haematoma. DPC 2674 also complained of left chest pain but radiographs of the chest and ribs showed no definite fracture. He was given sick leave up to 23 August 2020. At trial, DPC 2674 told us that, as at present, his right thumb could only bend for 45 degrees and he could not exert the same strength on his right thumb like before. However, he no longer required any follow-up.

5. PC 12197 had tenderness over his right chest wall and right thumb after the crash. No fracture was seen. He was treated and discharged on the same day with sick leave given to 5 July 2020.

The Defendant’s background and mitigation

6. The Defendant was born in Hong Kong in 1996 and was educated up to Secondary 5 level. He was aged 23 at the time of the offences and is now aged 24. It was reported that the Defendant’s health was good and he had worked as a restaurant waiter. He lived in a public housing unit with his father and younger sister. The Defendant was convicted of 4 traffic