Sibu Park Stabbing: 14 More Arrested, Total Now 23

Police have arrested 14 more people over the Sibu fatal fight in which a man was stabbed in the chest on Saturday (Nov 7), bringing the total number of arrests to 23, Bernama reported on Thursday (Nov 12).

Sibu district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the 14 suspects were detained at several locations around Sibu on Wednesday (Nov 11) following intelligence operations.

New suspects remanded until Nov 18

All 14 have been remanded for six days until Nov 18 to assist investigations, he said.

Police first received a report about the fight at about 2am on Nov 7. Nine suspects aged between 16 and 42 were arrested at various locations in Sibu the same day and were remanded until Nov 15, according to Bernama.

Sibu park fatal fight at public park

The victim, a 19-year-old, is believed to have been stabbed during a fight at a public park in Jalan Gambir early on Saturday, The Star reported. Bernama earlier reported that he was believed to have been stabbed in the chest with a sharp weapon at about midnight.

A post-mortem examination found that the victim died of chest injuries, Malay Mail reported, citing Bernama.

Police probe each suspect’s role

Abang Zainal Abidin said the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, and police are working to establish each suspect’s role and involvement.

He urged anyone with information to come forward to the police, and asked the public not to speculate or spread unverified information about the case.

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