Nine Remanded Over Fatal Sibu Brawl, Victim Aged 19

Nine suspects have been remanded for seven days over a fatal Sibu brawl in which a 19-year-old was believed to have been stabbed, The Star reported, citing Bernama.

Sibu district police chief Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the suspects, aged between 16 and 42, were brought to court at 7.15am on Sunday (Nov 8) for a remand application.

They were remanded until Sunday (Nov 15) to assist investigations.

Sibu Brawl Victim Died of Chest Injuries

A post-mortem examination completed on Sunday found that the victim died of chest injuries, police said.

Police received a report on the brawl at about 2am on Saturday (Nov 7), after which the Criminal Investigation Department of the Sibu police headquarters launched an operation.

Suspects Rounded Up Across Sibu

All nine suspects were rounded up at several locations around Sibu between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, according to police.

“The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code,” ACP Abang Zainal Abidin was quoted as saying.

Investigations into the case are continuing.

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