Kota Kinabalu: Police have arrested one of five men believed to be involved in an assault on a 23-year-old man outside a premises at KK Taipan, Inanam, last Saturday night, and are tracking down the remaining suspects.
The 29-year-old local suspect was arrested by officers from the Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters’ Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters’ Criminal Investigation Division in Kampung Melalin, Tuaran, at about 12.45am on Monday.
District Police Chief ACP Shahrudin Mat Husain said police received a report from the victim’s mother at 5.48pm on Sunday.
“Preliminary investigations found that the victim was allegedly punched and kicked by a group of unidentified men, who also used a motorcycle helmet.
“The victim suffered a fractured nose, bruises and scratches on several parts of his body,” he said, adding that the victim was receiving treatment at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital and was in stable condition.
Police also identified a 23-second video that went viral on social media and is believed to be related to the incident.
Shahrudin said investigations were ongoing to identify and track down the remaining suspects, adding that legal action would be taken against anyone found to be involved.
The case is being investigated under Sections 324 and 148 of the Penal Code.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters or the nearest police station to assist in the investigation.
The public was also advised against speculation, spreading unverified information or posting provocative comments on social media that could jeopardise the investigation or cause public concern.
