Lawyers representing the family of Noorizwan Zulkefly, a detainee who died in police custody, have slammed Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus over comments made on the case during a press conference earlier today.

Rania Aljunied and Wan Nabila Dina Wan Zamri said it was “irresponsible” of Fadil (above) to highlight the deceased’s criminal record instead of explaining how Noorizwan could sustain serious injuries in the lock-up...

Rania Aljunied and Wan Nabila Dina Wan Zamri said it was “irresponsible” of Fadil (above) to highlight the deceased’s criminal record instead of explaining how Noorizwan could sustain serious injuries in the lock-up.

“The press conference did not explain at all how Noorizwan met his horrific death; it failed to acknowledge that he had sustained many injuries, showed a profound lack of respect for the feelings of his grieving daughter and family, and was defensive and irresponsible.