Cops: Dissatisfaction, interference may have driven artiste to confront Shila Amzah
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said police had recorded statements of four individuals, including witnesses at the scene.
"The suspect involved has also given his statement to the police. Our investigation indicates the incident stemmed from the suspect's dissatisfaction with the complainant for allegedly interfering in his family matters," he said today.
Usuf also confirmed that no additional reports had been lodged in connection with the case, apart from the one filed by the complainant.
He said police launched an investigation after Shila Amzah lodged a report on the incident at the Dang Wangi station.
Shila Amzah, whose full name is Nurshahila Amir Amzah, claimed that the veteran male artist had confronted and attacked her during a concert rehearsal in Stadium Merdeka.
The incident was reported to have occurred around 5.31pm last Thursday.
"Police have since opened an investigation paper under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation," Usuf said.
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