Kajang: Four 13-year-old male students have been detained by police to assist in investigations into the assault of a classmate at a shopping centre in Kajang. Kajang police Chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof stated that the boys were detained following a report lodged by their classmate at 12:57 pm yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the incident occurred around 11 am on July 30 when the complainant and his classmates went to the shopping centre to address a disagreement. During the incident, a viral video captured the complainant being assaulted by two students, while two others recorded the act using their mobile phones.

Naazron added that the victim received medical treatment at a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed to have sustained minor facial injuries. The four students involved were arrested at 8:35 pm yesterday in Kajang and remanded for two days until Aug 2 to assist in the investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, Section 506 for criminal intimidation, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. Naazron also advised students to always obey school rules and avoid any actions that could affect their future.

Members of the public with information regarding the incident are asked to contact the investigating officer, Insp. Shahrulhasram Ramli at 017-2530380 or the nearest police station.