14 teens nabbed for rioting with weapons at playground
Thirteen of them are students at a secondary school, with police saying the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding between two suspects.
Two days ago, police in Tawau, Sabah arrested 14 individuals, including 13 secondary school students, for allegedly engaging in a riot with weapons at a local playground. The suspects ranged in age from 12 to 14 years old. Tawau police chief Rosdi Mat Jusoh stated that the arrested youths were released on bail after their preliminary arrest.
One of the suspects, a 14-year-old, could not provide identification documents and was not enrolled in any school. The incident reportedly began as a misunderstanding between two students, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation that drew in other students. A video circulating on social media played a crucial role in helping the police identify the individuals involved and their roles in the incident.
The case is currently under investigation under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with a weapon, while the undocumented 14-year-old is also being investigated under the Immigration Act. Authorities are collaborating with the school and the district education office to further probe the brawl.
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