Four 13-year-old boys have been arrested after a video showing them assaulting a classmate at a shopping mall in Kajang went viral on social media.
According to Harian Metro, Kajang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof confirmed that the incident occurred around 11am two days ago when the victim and his schoolmates were at the mall.
Slapped and punched by bullies
In the now-viral video, the victim can be seen being slapped and punched by his peers.
Following the incident, the victim lodged a police report at 12:57pm the next day. He was later confirmed by hospital staff to have sustained minor facial injuries.
The victim was called over by the suspects for a discussion over dissatisfaction regarding his behaviour in class,” said Naazron in a statement.
The four suspects were detained at around 8:35pm in the Bandar Kajang area and were remanded for two days to assist in the investigation.
Offender could face up to one year in jail
The case is being investigated under Sections 323 and 506 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
If found guilty under Section 323, the offenders face up to one year in jail, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, while Section 506 provides for up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Additionally, the case is being probed under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, which carries a maximum fine of RM100 if convicted.
