Police arrested 11 youths believed to be involved in the brawl that occurred at the Miri Waterfront on Sunday (Nov 2).
A ONE-MINUTE video showing a violent confrontation has gone viral on social media, shocking viewers with its intensity.
The footage captured a group of youths engaged in a fight that allegedly started over a minor physical contact.
Did a viral video show an armed brawl at Miri Waterfront?
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Police have arrested 11 youths aged between 16 and 25 over an armed brawl at the Miri Waterfront early on Sunday (Nov 2) morning.
The arrests followed a one-minute video that went viral on social media showing the fight, which allegedly broke out after two men shoulder-checked each other.
Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the fight, which occurred at around 2.05am, left a local man injured.
"The victim received treatment at the General Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition," he said in a statement on Monday (Nov 3).
He said various types of weapons were also seized by police as case material.
Investigations are being conducted under Section 324/148 of the Penal Code for using deadly weapons in a riot.
The incident has raised concerns about youth violence and public safety in the area.
The viral nature of the video helped authorities identify those involved in the brawl.
Anyone with further information on the incident can contact 085-433730 or Insp Zulaihka Mohd Anuar at 010-797 5445.
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