Civil servant injured in group assault at Tawau restaurant
In the 12.40am incident, the 30-year-old victim was attacked by more than 10 individuals while having drinks at the premises.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said the victim claimed he was struck with a glass and saw an unknown individual brandishing a knife during the attack.
"The victim, who works for a local government authority, said he was unaware of the reason for the assault and has since lodged a police report," he said in a statement.
Following the report, police arrested four local men, aged between 17 and 29, in a series of separate operations yesterday.
The first arrest, involving a 27-year-old man with four prior criminal records related to drugs and mischief, was made at 11.30am at Jambatan 3 Melati, Kampung Pukat, Tanjung Batu Laut.
The second suspect, aged 29, was detained at the Takada Commercial Centre at 12.15pm, while the remaining two — a 17-year-old and a 26-year-old man — were arrested at 12.45pm.
"One of the suspects has five previous convictions under Section 9(1) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, while the other two have no criminal record," he added.
The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting.
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