MIRI: Police have arrested a man for allegedly abusing his 11-year-old son on Saturday night.
Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said, the 44 year-old suspect was arrested around 9.50pm after police received an emergency alert on the incident.
“The police received a report that a man was abusing the victim,” said Hakemal.
Following the report, police picked up the suspect in his home at Jalan Hillstone assist in their investigation.
Also seized was two green water hose pipes believed to have been used in the alleged abuse incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 31 (1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
