Melaka police probe murder after delivery rider succumbs to Injuries from unpermitted gig
Police in Melaka, Malaysia, have reclassified the death of a 21-year-old delivery rider as murder following an unpermitted concert. Ten suspects have been detained as investigations continue.
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MELAKA: Police have reclassified the death of a 21-year-old delivery rider as murder after he succumbed to head injuries sustained during an unpermitted concert at a cafe in Kampung Jawa last week.
According to Sinar Harian, Melaka Tengah District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Halim Abas, on Sunday (Oct 25) said the victim was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Melaka Hospital on Oct 17. He was pronounced dead five days later, on Oct 21 at 3.53pm.
Following his death, police detained 10 male suspects aged 18 to 25.
Halim confirmed that the event was held without permits from either the police or the local authority.
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