Cops to summon actor accused of hitting girlfriend


PETALING JAYA: An actor who allegedly attacked his girlfriend has not responded to police efforts to contact him.

When contacted, Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Jaa'far said they had obtained an order to investigate and tried to contact the man for investigation purposes.

"The investigation officer contacted the actor via WhatsApp.

"However, he did not get any reply," he said on Wednesday (July 10), adding that the actor will be summoned to give his statement.

The victim's sister has also been called in as a witness.

The victim filed a report on the alleged attack at the SEA Park police station on Sunday (July 7).

The couple reportedly argued in a vehicle belonging to the actor and it was alleged that she was punched on the right eye and body after being scolded.

The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.

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