Six men nabbed in Kota Belud brawl over football
Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025
By: R Gonzales Text Size: A screen grab from one of the videos that was widely shared. KOTA BELUD: Police arrested six men in connection with a brawl that broke out during a football match at Padang Dudan, Kampung Piasau, which was shared widely on social media, last Sunday. The suspects, aged between 24 and 42, were detained at around 12.10am Monday to assist in the investigation. Kota Belud District Police Chief Supt Shahrudin Mat Husain said the police received a report regarding the incident at about 4.30pm. 'Preliminary investigations revealed the fight occurred during an ongoing football match, involving supporters from both teams. 'All six men were detained, and investigations are being carried out under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting and disturbing public peace,' he said. Shahrudin advised the public not to speculate about the incident as it could disrupt the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to come forward to the Kota Belud District Police Headquarters or contact Investigating Officer Inspector Christina Edris at 014-3574148. The videos, 49 seconds and 19 seconds long, were widely circulated on WhatsApp and Facebook. They appear to show more than 10 individuals involved in the scuffle. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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