GEORGE TOWN: Police have remanded four men in connection with a fight that took place at an eatery in Jelutong here last Saturday.
The incident has since gone viral on social media.
Northeast district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Razlam Ab Hamid, reported that video footage of the altercation, showing individuals fighting with knives, was discovered on the X application today.
"Checks revealed that the incident occurred at an eatery in Jelutong around 6.30pm last Saturday, involving four men," Razlam said.
The police have secured a four-day remand order for the four individuals, until tomorrow.
"We have also seized the weapon used in the incident," he said, adding that the case is probed under Section 324 and 160 of the Penal Code.
Razlam urged the public not to speculate about the incident as it could interfere with the investigation.
He also advised against sharing the video clip.