Suspect arrested over deadly fight in Bangsar

Suspect arrested over deadly fight in Bangsar

The other suspects wanted over the fight are believed to have gone into hiding.

A man, attacked with knives and broken bottles, died while his friend was admitted to hospital. (WhatsApp pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
Police have arrested a suspect over the death of a man in a fight in Bangsar yesterday.

Brickfields district police chief Anuar Omar said the 26-year-old suspect, who is a local, was arrested in Selayang Baru, Batu Caves, here.

The suspect then led police to several houses of other suspects, who were not at home and believed to have fled, he said when contacted.

He said police were now looking for the remaining suspects.

Yesterday, a man was killed and his friend seriously injured in a fight at Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar. The 1am incident is believed to be over an old grudge.

Sanjeet Kumar Morthi, 28, of Batu Caves, Gombak, died while receiving treatment at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, while the other victim was sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment.

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