Penang police detain 10 more individuals linked to a fatal restaurant attack in Sungai Bakap, bringing total arrests to 14 in the murder investigation.
NIBONG TEBAL: Police have arrested 10 more individuals suspected of involvement in a fatal attack at a Sungai Bakap restaurant last Tuesday.
Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the suspects were detained in separate raids in Seberang Perai Selatan and Taiping, Perak yesterday.
The latest arrests bring the total number of individuals detained in the case to 14.
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“All 14 suspects arrested, aged between 24 and 54, are believed to be members of a secret society active in Penang,” said Azizee in a statement today.
He added that 10 of the total suspects have previous criminal and drug records.
Four suspects were initially arrested within 48 hours of the incident, which occurred at about 4.30 pm last Tuesday.
Azizee said the victims were drinking together at the restaurant before being attacked by more than 15 masked men armed with sharp objects.
The attack resulted in one man’s death and left two others injured.
Azizee confirmed that one victim who was reported to be in critical condition earlier is now stable.
All three victims were traders.
Police have also raided several areas believed to be gathering places for the group’s members.
These operations aim to track down the remaining suspects involved in the incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. – Bernama
