A VIDEO making the rounds on social media shows a motorcyclist being assaulted by a group of men.
Comments and captions on the viral video claim the incident occurred outside a business premises in KK Taipan, Inanam.
Did the incident actually happen?
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Kota Kinabalu OCPD Asst Comm Shahrudin Mat Hussain confirmed the incident, saying that a 29-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the assault.
He said the suspect, one of five men sought in connection with the attack, was detained at Kampung Melalin in Tuaran at about 12.45am on Monday (Oct 12).
He added that the arrest was made by a team from the Sabah police contingent headquarters and Kota Kinabalu district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Departments.
He said police received a report from the victim's mother at 5.48pm on Sunday (Oct 11), prompting an investigation that led to the arrest.
"Investigations are ongoing under Sections 324 and 148 of the Penal Code.
"Efforts are continuing to track down the other suspects believed to be involved in the incident," he said in a statement Monday.
ACP Shahrudin said legal action would be taken against anyone found to have been involved in the assault.
He also urged the public not to speculate, spread unverified information or make provocative comments on social media that could interfere with investigations or cause public concern.
Those with information on the incident are urged to contact the Kota Kinabalu district police headquarters or the nearest police station.
The incident occurred outside a business premises at KK Taipan in Inanam on Saturday night (Oct 10), when five men allegedly punched and kicked a 23-year-old motorcyclist, including striking him with a helmet.
A 33-second video of the assault subsequently went viral on social media.
The victim suffered a fractured nasal bone, bruises and abrasions on several parts of his body.
He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital I for treatment and was reported to be in stable condition.
