BINTULU: Police have arrested six local individuals in their 40s in connection with a fight that resulted in the death of a man here early on Sunday (April 27).
Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said the six suspects were tracked down and detained in the Miri area.
"All the suspects are believed to be linked to the case and efforts to track down other suspects are ongoing. A remand application will be made at the Bintulu Magistrates' Court for investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code," he said in a statement on Sunday.
In the incident at around 1am, a man was found lying in a pool of blood before being pronounced dead at Bintulu General Hospital.
Police immediately launched an investigation and successfully arrested the suspects within 24 hours.
Nixon said police will not tolerate any form of crime and are committed to bringing all those involved to justice. He also urged the public not to speculate on the case, which was still under investigation.
Those with information regarding the incident are urged to contact the Bintulu police headquarters at 086-318 304. – Bernama
