Malaysia

Police arrest three teenagers over baseball-bat beating of homeless man

All suspects nabbed so far aged 16, one has two past criminal records, say cops

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 05 Jun 2023 5:59PM

Police arrest three teenagers over baseball-bat beating of homeless man
South Klang police chief Cha Hoong Fong says the Klang magistrates’ court allowed all suspects to be remanded for three days until Wednesday and the case will be investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code. – Pixabay pic, June 5, 2023

SHAH ALAM – Police detained three male teenagers to assist investigations into the beating of a homeless man with baseball bats under the bridge in Port Klang near here recently.

South Klang police chief Cha Hoong Fong said three suspects aged 16 were picked up around Klang at about 3 this morning.

He said police found one of the suspects has two past criminal records, adding that authorities seized three mobile phones and a Proton Wira for further action.

“Initial findings showed there were three incidents involving different victims and police are stepping up efforts to trace the victims.

“Police are also tracking down the fourth suspect,” he said in a statement today.

Cha said the Klang magistrates’ court allowed all suspects to be remanded for three days until Wednesday and the case will be investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code.

Members of the public with information on the cases have been urged to contact South Klang district police headquarters at 03-33762222 or any nearby police station. – Bernama, June 5, 2023

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