KOTA KINABALU: Police have successfully arrested one of the five men being sought by the police following a viral incident of beating a man in KK Taipan, Inanam, here, at midnight on Monday.
The 29-year-old suspect was arrested in Kampung Melalin, Tuaran, at 12.45am by a team of officers and members of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) and the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters (IPD).
Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Shahrudin Mat Husain said the police received a report regarding the incident from the victim’s mother at 5.48 pm on Sunday.
He said that the results of the police investigation led to the arrest of the suspect and efforts to track down several other individuals believed to be involved in the incident are still ongoing.
“Investigations into the incident are still ongoing under Section 324 and Section 148 of the Penal Code.
“The police will continue their investigation to track down other suspects who are believed to be involved for further action,” he said in a media statement yesterday.
Shahrudin said legal action would be taken against any individual found to be involved in the incident.
Meanwhile, he said the public is advised not to speculate or spread unverified information that could interfere with the investigation.
“The public who have information regarding the incident are asked to come forward to assist in the investigation by contacting the Kota Kinabalu IPD or any nearby police station,” he said.
Earlier, the media reported that the police were hunting five men believed to be involved in the incident of beating and kicking a 23-year-old man, including using a helmet, in front of a premises in KK Taipan, Inanam, on Saturday.
The incident, which also went viral through a 33-second video recording, caused the victim to suffer a fractured nose, bruises and scratches on several parts of the body.
The victim is reportedly receiving treatment at the Queen Elizabeth I Hospital (HQEI) and is in stable condition. – Fardy Bungga
The suspect was successfully arrested following an investigation conducted by the police.
The incident also went viral on social media.
