According to the Police media release, 1 adult male and 8 male teenagers between the ages of 13 and 24 have been arrested.
It is believed that they are involved in the riot that occurred at Lengkok Bharu.
Dangerous Weapon
The nine were suspected of being involved in rioting while equipped with a lethal weapon.
A video of the incident was uploaded prior to the incident and it shows a group of men wearing black or dark colours escaping the scene after attacking the victim.
A karambit knife and other weapons recovered from the assailants were also seized as a case exhibit.Â
Here is what the Police said:
Preliminary investigations revealed that a 15-year-old male victim was allegedly assaulted by a group of assailants armed with knives, over a prior dispute.
All 9 of the assailants has been charged in court for rioting with a deadly weapon.
Penalties:
Rioting armed with a deadly weapon under Section 148 of the Penal Code. The offence carries a jail term of up to ten years and caning.
According to Chapter 321 of the Penal Code, anyone who performs an act that causes hurt to a person is guilty of Voluntarily Causing Hurt.
Upon conviction, offenders could face a jail term of up to 3 years and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
According to Chapter 224 of the Penal Code, anyone who disturbs public peace by fighting in public is guilty of committing an affray.
Upon conviction, offenders could face a jail term of up to one year and/or a fine of up to $5,000.