PETALING JAYA: Footballers who fear for their safety following the attacks on three players have been advised to lodge police reports immediately.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said a report would allow for investigations to be carried out right away and prevent similar attacks from recurring, Bernama reported.
He said a police report would make it easier for the authorities to protect footballers and put them under surveillance.
“Therefore, I urge any football player who thinks his safety is under threat or it feels like he is being followed or even stalked to lodge a report at the nearest police station,” he was quoted as saying.
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Two days ago, former national and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim became the third footballer to be attacked within a week.
Safiq, who was driving along Jalan Sri Gelam here, was approached by two men on a motorcycle, one of whom used a hammer to smah his rear windscreen.
Earlier this week, Selangor FC winger Faisal Halim was splashed with acid at a shopping mall. He is recovering from fourth-degree burns.
The week before, Terengganu FC winger Akhyar Rashid was attacked by two robbers after returning home from training.
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