NIBONG TEBAL: Two men who were detained to assist in investigations into the fatal assault by a group of masked men at a restaurant in Sungai Bakap on Dec 30 have been remanded for another six days until Jan 12.
Penang police chief Comm Datuk Azizee Ismail said the duo, aged 23 and 36, were remanded so that the police could complete their investigation into the incident.
"The two men, who were supposed to be released on remand on Tuesday (Jan 6), have been remanded for another six days starting Wednesday (Jan 7) until Jan 12 to assist in the investigation.
"The police are identifying if there are still suspects involved in the attack. So far, 14 suspects have been arrested and are still under remand," he said when contacted by Bernama on Tuesday.
On Jan 2, Comm Azizee was reported to have said that during the incident at about 4.30pm, the victims were drinking together at the restaurant in question before being attacked by more than 15 men.
The three victims were traders, and one who was reported to be critical earlier is now in stable condition.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code. — Bernama
