10 more arrested over Wangsa Maju Mall brawl

KUALA LUMPUR: Another 10 suspects have been arrested in connection with a clash between two groups of teenagers at Wangsa Maju Mall in Setapak.

The fight occurred after a teenage boy confronted another for dating his 14-year-old sister.

It is learnt the boy had gone out for a date with the girl without her brother’s permission.

The furious brother then brought several friends to the mall and confronted the couple and the fight broke out.

Wangsa Maju OCPD Supt Mohd Roy Suhaimi Sarif said another 10 people have been arrested in connection with case.

“In total we have remanded 21 people to help with investigations.

“We have classified the case as rioting with weapons,” he said adding that the suspects would be remanded until July 24.

It was reported that at least five people were injured following the clash.

A staff at the mall who declined to be named said the fight on the ground floor took place after two groups of about 40 youths came from the upper floors.

She said the two groups were using sticks and helmets to hit each other. 

A chair belonging to a shop on the ground floor of the mall and the security office were also damaged in the fight