By Elena Chong

A MAN who broke his wife's nose and also trafficked in drugs was sentenced to five years six months jail and five strokes of the cane on Wednesday.

Teo Benny July, 28, admitted to grievously hurting Madam Chong Wei Ling, 23, outside a flat in Stirling Road on June 10 last year .

A district court heard that the couple were at home when Madam Chong accidentally spilled some water onto the sofa, sparking a heated argument.

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