KUALA LUMPUR: Eight men arrested for allegedly beating a snatch thief to death in Cheras have been released on bail after investigation papers were sent to the Deputy Public Prosecutor's office.
Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Yusof said all eight individuals aged from 22 to 72, were released pending the full post-mortem report and further analysis by the Chemistry Department to determine the exact cause of death.
"All the individuals arrested remain under remand until tomorrow (Aug 2). The investigation has been completed and referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor's on July 31. The DPP subsequently instructed that all detainees be temporarily released on police bail," he said in a statement on Friday (Aug 1).
ACP Naazron added that in the incident on July 22, police received an emergency call at 11.10am about a snatch theft attempt involving a 36-year-old woman.
The suspect was successfully apprehended by the public but was assaulted in the process.
He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
He said a post-mortem was carried out on the same day and authorities are still awaiting the full report.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Those with any information about the incident or know the victim are urged to contact investigating officer ASP Ong Eng Yew at 012-696 6849 or report to the nearest police station. – Bernama
