4 nabbed over brawl at Perak stadium


A screenshot of a brawl that took place between supporters of the Perak FC and Selangor FC teams at Stadium Perak in Ipoh on May 20, 2023. Four men have since been arrested. – Video screenshot, May 21, 2023.

POLICE arrested four men over a fight between supporters of the Perak FC and Selangor FC teams at Stadium Perak in Ipoh last night.

District police chief Yahaya Hassan said the suspects, aged between 18 and 26, are expected to be remanded today for investigation under section 147 of the penal code for rioting.

The clash occurred at 9.17pm and policemen on duty at the stadium managed to bring the situation under control, he said in a statement today.

He said police had also received a video of the incident, which has gone viral.

“One of the suspects tested positive for the TFC drug (ganja),” he added.

He urged anyone with information on the incident to contact senior investigating officer Chua Sze Yuan at 012-6195312 to help in investigations. – Bernama, May 21, 2023.


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