Police have arrested 17 people to assist investigations into an alleged brawl at Flat Lembah Jaya, Jalan 3, Lembah Jaya Utara, Ampang, in the early hours of Saturday.
Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Khairul Anuar Khalid said police received a call from a member of the public about the incident at approximately 2.07am.
He said Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit personnel were immediately dispatched to the location to conduct checks.
However, officers found no ongoing fight when they arrived, although a group of people had gathered in the area.
“Seventeen individuals were arrested to assist with investigations,” he said in a statement.
Khairul Anuar said investigations are ongoing to determine why the group had gathered at the location.
The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to five years, a fine, or both, upon conviction.
He also advised the public against engaging in unlawful activities or speculating about the incident.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the police.
