KUCHING, Oct 31: Police have arrested three individuals believed to be involved in an assault on a man along Jalan Petanak here on Oct 18, following the circulation of a video showing the incident on social media.
In a statement, Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said that a report was received on Oct 29 after a video of the incident—showing a man being assaulted by another man—went viral on social media.
The case is being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt using a weapon or dangerous means, an offence punishable by imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine, or both.
“Members of the public are advised against making any speculation or spreading unverified information regarding the incident,” he said in a statement.
