KUCHING: Police have arrested a 32-year-old local man suspected of involvement in criminal intimidation and vehicle mischief that occurred at the Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho junction here yesterday (Thursday).
Kuching District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said acting on information, the suspect was nabbed at 11:50 pm on the same day at a parking space along Jalan Keranji, Tabuan Desa.
“Earlier, a 47-year-old man lodged a police report after his vehicle, a Proton Juara, was cut off and blocked by a Datsun vehicle at 8:16 am. The suspect got out of his vehicle in an angry manner and attempted to open the complainant’s car door but failed.
“He then threw an iron pipe at the complainant’s car and shouted for him to get out,” Alexson said in a statement today.
The incident had earlier gone viral on social media.
Alexson further said initial checks revealed the suspect has seven prior criminal records involving theft and gambling.
“His urine test, however, came back negative,” he said, while adding that the Kuching Court approved a four-day remand order starting today to facilitate investigation.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 427 for committing mischief, both of which carry imprisonment of up to two years or a fine.
The police also urged the public to remain calm and courteous on the road, and not to take matters into their own hands.
Meanwhile, those with information on the incident are urged to contact the Kuching District Police Control Centre at 082-244444 or Investigating Officer, Sgt Maj. Muhammad Shukor Eman, at 017-4872632.
“Earlier, a 47-year-old man lodged a police report after his vehicle, a Proton Juara, was cut off and blocked by a Datsun vehicle at 8:16 am. The suspect got out of his vehicle in an angry manner and attempted to open the complainant’s car door but failed.
“He then threw an iron pipe at the complainant’s car and shouted for him to get out,” Alexson said in a statement today.
The incident had earlier gone viral on social media.
Alexson further said initial checks revealed the suspect has seven prior criminal records involving theft and gambling.
“His urine test, however, came back negative,” he said, while adding that the Kuching Court approved a four-day remand order starting today to facilitate investigation.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 427 for committing mischief, both of which carry imprisonment of up to two years or a fine.
The police also urged the public to remain calm and courteous on the road, and not to take matters into their own hands.
Meanwhile, those with information on the incident are urged to contact the Kuching District Police Control Centre at 082-244444 or Investigating Officer, Sgt Maj. Muhammad Shukor Eman, at 017-4872632.