A VIDEO showing a group of teenagers fighting on a town field in Kunak, Sabah, has been circulating on social media.
The scuffle quickly caught the attention of netizens.
Did a group of teenagers get into a brawl at the Kunak town field?
Verdict:
TRUE
A fight between groups of teenage boys did break out at the Kunak town field, Kunak district police chief Supt Rejali Angong has confirmed.
He said police verified the incident after screening the video, which was circulating at about 8pm on Sunday (Oct 18).
A team from the district Criminal Investigation Division then carried out tracking operations, arresting 12 teenage boys in two separate operations to assist in the investigation.
Supt Rejali said in a statement that the case is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting in a public place.
He advised the public not to speculate on the incident as it could interfere with police investigations.
"Members of the public who have information related to the incident are urged to come forward to the Kunak District Police Headquarters to assist in the investigation," said Supt Rejali.
