Man remanded over assault of disabled man

A MAN was remanded over his alleged involvement in the assault of a disabled man in Chukai last week, reported the New Straits Times.

The man was brought to the Kemaman magistrate's court today and magistrate Sharifah Amirda Shasha Amir Sharifuddin granted a three-day remand order starting today for the 40-year-old suspect.

The suspect was detained to allow the police to conduct investigations under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting.

The man was arrested while providing a statement at the Kemaman district police headquarters around 11.30 pm yesterday.

In the incident, which occurred around 9.30 am on Friday, the 47-year-old victim, who has a mental disability, was assaulted by several individuals.

The victim suffered injuries believed to have been caused by punches and kicks, allegedly inflicted by traders and shoppers at the market.

It is understood that the assault occurred after the victim's motorcycle accidentally collided with one of the market stalls, causing food being sold to fall and spill.

Acting Kemaman police chief Deputy Superintendent Wan Muhamad Wan Ja'afar, said police have arrested five men, aged between 18 and 60, to assist in the investigation.

He added that the police have also called several other witnesses, including family members of the victim, to provide statements. - January 20, 2025