21/2 years for 'local bully'

A ''LOCAL bully'' who demanded laisee from a frozen meat company owner was yesterday sentenced to 21/2 years in prison.

Chiang Yau-kuen, 32, had earlier pleaded guilty to blackmail and theft.

The District Court was told that on November 20, 1992, Chiang had congratulated Cheng Chun-cheng on the opening of his Hunghom company.

But he then claimed to be the local bully and demanded $2,000 from Mr Cheng, but later reduced it to $500.

Mr Cheng gave the money to Chiang and alerted police.

Two days later, Chiang demanded $1,000 from a congee shop owner. The owner gave Chiang $300.