Ex-con nabbed in connection with viral assault at Kuching's Jalan Patingan
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KUCHING (June 16): Police arrested a 44-year-old former convict yesterday in connection with the assault of a 57-year-old man by the roadside at Jalan Patingan here.
Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect was not under the influence of drugs.
'Early investigations revealed that the suspect has confirmed his involvement in the case and that the suspect has one prior criminal record.
'He also tested negative for drugs,' Alexson said in a statement today.
He said the case is being investigated under Sections 323 and 506 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing injury and criminal intimidation respectively.
Section 323 provides for a sentence of up to one year in prison or a maximum fine of RM2,000; while Section 506 stipulates a maximum prison sentence of seven years, a fine, or both upon conviction.
Alexson called for the public to share information on the incident.
'Those with further details may contact assistant investigating officer Sgt Mancha Gubak on 013-5958260 or reach out to the nearest police station,' he added.
A video purportedly showing the suspect beating up the victim went viral after it was uploaded on Facebook yesterday. Alexson Naga Chabu Jalan Patingan lead Mancha Gubak
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