Intoxicated driver assaults motorcyclist at traffic light
The incident, which occurred around 2am was captured in a viral social media video.
MELAKA - A man, believed to be intoxicated, exited his vehicle and struck a motorcyclist's helmet at the Kota Syah Bandar intersection early Saturday morning.
The incident, which occurred around 2am was captured in a viral social media video.
The footage shows a passenger from a Toyota Vellfire multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) exiting the vehicle and striking the back of the 24-year-old motorcyclist's helmet.
Melaka Tengah District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit detailed the event, stating that the motorcyclist dismounted and pushed the man, leading to a disturbance.
"Nearby road users intervened to assist the 24-year-old motorcyclist and a shoving incident ensued.
"The 25-year-old suspect then returned to his vehicle and left the scene," Christopher said in a statement on Monday.
The suspect was apprehended at 3pm on Sunday in Kota Shahbandar but was released on police bail due to health concerns.
The case is being investigated under Section 323/506 of the Penal Code for causing injury and making criminal threats.
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