13 nabbed over attack on duo mistaken for gang members
Police say among the suspects are three teenagers and several suspected Geng 04 members.
Thirteen suspects have been arrested in connection with an attack on two men who were mistakenly identified as gang members, according to the Penang police chief. The incident occurred outside a Chinese school in Air Itam, Penang, on August 30th. The two victims, who were on their way back from a religious ceremony, were wearing clothing that resembled that of the gang members.
Police believe a group of men was attempting to collect a non-debt-related debt when they mistook the victims for members of a rival gang. The attackers slashed the victims, causing them serious injuries, but they are now in stable condition at the hospital. Police conducted five raids across the state and detained the suspects, aged between 16 and 33.
Three of the suspects are teenagers, and some are reportedly members of Geng 04. The case is being investigated under Sections 326 and 148 of the Penal Code, which pertain to causing grievous harm with a dangerous weapon and rioting with a weapon.
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