Penang police chief Dennis Lim denied a claim by the assemblyman's wife that police had failed to take action on the report she lodged. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Penang police have recorded statements from four people, including an assemblyman and his wife, after receiving a report alleging that he assaulted her at their home last Saturday.
Penang police chief Dennis Lim said police were conducting an investigation into the incident under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which relates to voluntarily causing hurt.
“Police have recorded statements from four individuals, including the husband and wife, and no arrests have been made so far in connection with the case.
“The investigation paper will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions,” Bernama quoted him as saying at the Penang police headquarters today.
