Police arrest 11 youths aged 16-25 following an armed brawl at Miri Waterfront that left one man injured; weapons seized.
MIRI: Police have arrested 11 youths in connection with an armed brawl at the Miri Waterfront early yesterday morning.
The suspects, aged between 16 and 25, were detained following a viral one-minute video of the fight on social media.
The altercation reportedly began after two men ‘shoulder-checked’ each other.
Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the incident occurred around 2.05 am and left a local man injured.
“The victim received treatment at the General Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition,” he said in a statement today.
Police seized various types of weapons as evidence in the case.
Investigations are being conducted under Section 324/148 of the Penal Code for using deadly weapons in a riot.
Anyone with information on the incident can contact 085-433730 or Insp Zulaihka Mohd Anuar at 010-7975445. – Bernama
