TAWAU: Police arrested two women and a man to assist investigations into an alleged assault and criminal threat in Kampung Tanah Merah, Merotai Besar, on Oct 21.
OCPD ACP Rosdi Mat Jusoh said the incident allegedly occurred at a workers’ quarters in the village.
According to the complainant, a woman, a group of individuals arrived at the house before one of the women pulled her hair. A man she did not know allegedly punched her near her right ear, causing pain.
The incident was believed to have stemmed from a dispute over allegations that the complainant had poured hot water on someone and assaulted that person’s child.
The complainant also alleged that she was threatened with having her home burned down.
Following the report, three officers from Bombalai Police Station conducted a search operation and arrested the three suspects at the station compound.
The suspects comprise two women, aged about 47 and 42, and a man aged around 45. They were taken to Tawau Police Station for further action.
The case is being investigated under Sections 323 and 506 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation, respectively.
Police urged the public to avoid violence and threats, and to resolve disputes peacefully through the proper channels. Members of the public are also encouraged to report criminal incidents to the police. – James Leong
Rosdi said the incident allegedly occurred at a workers’ quarters in the village.
