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Four Pakistanis arrested over Penang police officer assault and robbery
Penang police have arrested four suspects, including two women, in connection with the robbery and assault of a police officer. The arrests were made in Kuala Lumpur following investigations into the incident.
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Penang police chief Dennis Lim confirmed that four Pakistani nationals have been detained in relation to the assault and robbery of a police officer in the state. The suspects, comprising two men and two women, were apprehended in Kuala Lumpur as part of an ongoing investigation.
The arrests mark a significant development in the case, which had prompted heightened police activity across both Penang and the Klang Valley. Authorities did not immediately release further details regarding the circumstances of the alleged robbery or the extent of injuries sustained by the officer.
The four individuals are expected to be brought before the courts to face charges in connection with the incident. Police investigations are continuing as further details emerge about the alleged offence and the role of each suspect.