Malaysia

Man held over alleged Ampang vape shop assault

Suspect a member of the armed forces stationed in Batu Kentonmen Camp, say police

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 07 Oct 2021 11:40PM

Man held over alleged Ampang vape shop assault
The incident took place yesterday at a vape shop in Taman Keramat, Ampang, yesterday. – Screen grab, October 7, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have arrested a member of the armed forces believed to have assaulted a woman at a vape shop in Taman Keramat, Ampang, here.

Ampang Jaya police chief Mohamad Farouk Eshak said the 26-year-old was arrested at his house in Taman Setiawangsa here at 12.30am this morning.

He said further investigations found that the suspect is stationed at the Batu Kentonmen Camp here and has served with the armed forces for seven years.

“Tests found the suspect negative for drugs, while the suspect’s uniform, believed to have been worn during the incident, was also confiscated,” he said today.

Farouk said the suspect has been remanded for four days starting today until Sunday to assist in the investigation. – Bernama, October 7, 2021

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