Police detain 37-year-old man in Cheras to assist investigation into attack on National Press Club deputy president Haresh Deol in Bangsar
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a man to assist investigations into yesterday’s assault on sportswriter and National Press Club deputy president Haresh Deol in Bangsar.
Brickfields police chief ACP Hoo Chang Kook said the 37-year-old suspect was detained at his Cheras residence by a CID team from Brickfields Police Headquarters at approximately 2 am today.
The Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court issued a three-day remand order lasting until Friday.
Investigations continue to determine the motive behind the attack.
Yesterday, Hoo stated police were tracking three men believed involved in the 3 pm incident.
Haresh sustained facial, hand, and body injuries after falling while attempting to escape his attackers.
The journalist, who co-founded news portal TwentyTwo13, filed a police report at 4 pm the same day.
The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
Anyone with information can contact ASP Mohd Adnan Alias at 019-216 2272.
Alternative contact numbers include the Brickfields District Police Hotline at 03-2297 9222 and Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999.
Witnesses may also visit their nearest police station. – Bernama
