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FA Cup final spectator claims to be beaten by Johor military personnel

Police say man lodges report on assault which led to injuries including broken nose, bleeding head

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 24 Jul 2023 11:29AM

FA Cup final spectator claims to be beaten by Johor military personnel

JOHOR BARU – A spectator of the FA Cup 2023 final between Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and KL City, has claimed that he was beaten by Johor Military Force (JMF) personnel, near here, on Saturday. 

Iskandar Puteri police chief Rahmat Ariffin said the 30-year-old man also claimed that he was injured and lodged a report at the Sg Besi Police Station, Kuala Lumpur, at about 11.50am yesterday. 

He said the victim who returned to Kuala Lumpur sought treatment and was warded at Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital.

“The doctor confirmed that the victim suffered a broken nose, bleeding in the head and right eye and bruises all over the body. 

“The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code (causing serious injury by using a weapon or other dangerous objects),” he said in a statement today. 

He added that the case is still under investigation and that people who witnessed the incident are urged to come to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Iskandar Puteri police headquarters to assist in the investigation. – Bernama, July 24, 2023

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