Seri Alam police chief Sohaimi Ishak said the suspect was arrested at 10pm near where the robbery took place after the victim filed a report at the district police headquarters.

He said the victim and his friend were walking home when the suspect approached them on a motorcycle.

“A struggle ensued, resulting in the victim sustaining cuts on his elbow, right leg and face, and losing a smartphone.

“Checks found that the suspect has a criminal record and one outstanding warrant. He also tested positive for methamphetamine,” Sohaimi said in a statement.

Police also seized a motorcycle, a smartphone and three transparent plastic bags suspected to contain drugs from the suspect.

“The suspect has been remanded for five days until next Wednesday and the case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt during a robbery, as well as Sections 12(2) and 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug use and addiction,” he said.