KUCHING: The police here arrested a guy for allegedly assaulting another man who was assisting an accident victim along Jalan Astana here, on Wednesday.
The incident went viral on social media after a 20-second video showing the victim suffering injuries as a result of being beaten at a fatal accident scene between a lorry and a motorcycle.
According to Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah in a statement today, the incident was caused by a misunderstanding while the victim was attempting to provide first treatment to the motorcyclist.
“The suspect had mistaken the victim as the lorry driver and beat him with a cane.
“After the victim was admitted to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) for further treatment, his family lodged a police report,” he said.
Following that, a D9 police team from Kuching Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested the 42-year-old suspect at Kampung Astana Lot around 11.30am yesterday.
The cane alleged to have been used by the suspect during the incident was also seized.
“We have opened an investigation paper under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years or a fine or whipping or two of those punishments.
“In addition, a traffic investigation paper has also been opened under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,” he pointed out.
In the meantime, Ahsmon advised the community not to take any action outside the law, including injuring others, which would have a negative impact on the individual.
