Malaysia

Cops hunt down 20 people involved in Sri Petaling riot

Monday’s fiasco saw them fighting with alcohol bottles, steel rods, car owner reports

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 29 Jun 2022 10:09AM

Cops hunt down 20 people involved in Sri Petaling riot
The video of the incident showed some men running away while many damaged a few vehicles, including a BMW and a lorry, with their weapons. One man kicked a car’s windscreen. – Screen grab pic, June 29, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Police are on the hunt for some 20 people involved in a riot, including one caught on video standing on the hood of a car while kicking the windscreen.

The car owner, in a police report, said he and some friends were at an eatery in Sri Petaling at approximately 2.30am Monday and witnessed two groups of men fighting with alcohol bottles and steel rods.

As a result of their fights, several cars parked along Jalan Sri Radin were damaged.

Brickfields police chief Ahimizam Abdul Shukor said police are in the midst of tracking down the suspects and the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code.

If found guilty, offenders face jail of two years or a fine, or both.

Those who have information on the case, contact the Brickfields police at 03-2297 9222 or Kuala Lumpur police contingent at 03-2115 9999 or the nearest station.

The video of the incident, which was shared on social media, showed some men running away while many damaged a few vehicles, including a BMW and a lorry, with their weapons. – The Vibes, June 29, 2022

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