By: Zaidul Khair bin Jungkim
TAWAU: A 23-year-old man’s intention to claim ownership of his motorcycle turned into a physical assault. He was allegedly choked and punched, and even threatened by a group of men in Kampung Brumas, Tawau.
The victim had earlier overheard a group of unknown men discussing plans to burn the motorcycle. He then approached the group to explain that the motorcycle belonged to him.
Tawau District Police Chief ACP Rosdi Mat Jusoh said the victim’s action caused two men in the group to become dissatisfied before they attacked him.
As a result of the incident, the victim suffered injuries to his mouth and pain on his cheek. He also claimed he was threatened with being beaten again if he encountered the suspects outside.
Following a report received, personnel from the Bombalai Police Station, with the assistance of two Sabah Softwood Berhad auxiliary police personnel, successfully arrested two men aged 17 and 18 in the compound of the Brumas Police Hut.
An inspection found both suspects were foreigners believed to have entered Malaysia without valid travel documents.
Both were taken to the Tawau Police Station for further investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 323 and Section 506 of the Penal Code.
Source: Tawau District Police
