Five men arrested in connection with assault with weapons in Petaling Jaya
PETALING JAYA: Police arrested five men, aged between 30 and 40, on suspicion of being involved in an attack on a man using dangerous weapons at a housing area here yesterday.
In Petaling Jaya, authorities apprehended five men, ranging in age from 30 to 40, suspected of engaging in a violent incident involving weapons, according to police reports.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat disclosed that law enforcement seized a parang and a saw, objects believed to have been employed in the attack. The incident was reported at 1:03am the previous day by a local resident, who alleged he had been assaulted by multiple individuals.
The police also obtained a video linked to the event, which had gained traction on social media platforms, according to Shamsudin's statement. Of the five arrested, three had prior criminal records.
The investigation of this case falls under Section 148 of the Penal Code, which pertains to the possession of weapons or dangerous objects during a riot. Shamsudin cautioned the public against disseminating false information or speculations regarding the incident. He also encouraged witnesses to approach their nearest police station or contact the district headquarters operations room directly at 03-79662222.
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