Six arrested in connection with viral Johor Baru gym brawl
JOHOR BARU: Six men were arrested in connection with a brawl at a live music event at City Plaza gym here on May 10, which went viral on social media.
The 10.30pm incident involved a group assault on a band vocalist from Ampang, Selangor, following a live performance.
The assault, caught on video and uploaded to Facebook the following day, showed the victim being struck and kicked repeatedly, including with a metal bin.
Johor Baru (South) police chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, said a report was filed by a police officer in the early hours of May 12 after the clip went viral.
The victim also filed a police report on the alleged assault at Ampang police station on May 13.
Investigations showed the motive stemmed from a prior dispute between the main suspect and the victim at an Ampang music event last year.
Raub did not elaborate on the dispute but it is understood that the skinhead band vocalist was considered disrespectful for not 'kissing the hand' of older punk rock band members.
The vocalist sustained head and facial injuries and was treated as an outpatient at Ampang Hospital.
Raub confirmed the gym had a valid public entertainment licence.
Between May 12 and 13, police carried out multiple raids in Johor Baru and Segamat, arresting six suspects aged 28 to 40.
In the first operation on May 12, three men aged 34, 35, and 36 were detained.
All had prior criminal records, with one testing positive for benzodiazepines.
On May 13, three more suspects were arrested: a 40-year-old with one prior offence, a 39-year-old with no record, and a 28-year-old who tested positive for cannabis.
All six are remanded for four days.
Police seized six mobile phones from the suspects.
Raub said the case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for misusing network facilities, and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Police are still tracking other individuals believed to be involved in the assault.
Raub warned that violent acts, particularly in public places, will not be tolerated, especially when they threaten public order or harm the city's safety reputation.
The public is urged not to circulate unverified content and to assist the police with any information related to the case by contacting the district police hotline at 07-2182323.
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