Five people were injured, three believed to be journalists, in a mob attack near Low Yat Plaza after police dispersed protesters at the shopping mall.<\/p>\n
An eyewitness said a group of 50 to 60 men barged into a food outlet near the shopping mall and assaulted the patrons with motorcycle helmets at around midnight.<\/p>\n
Among those believed to have been targeted was a media photographer. A journalist who tried to protect the photographer was also beaten up.<\/p>\n
According to the reporter, a group of people shielded the two journalists from the angry mob. The two later sought shelter in a nearby hotel.<\/p>\n
At press time, it is believed that the police have detained six individuals involved in the mob attack.<\/p>\n
Two Federal Reserve Unit vehicles were deployed to the scene at 1am.<\/p>\n
There were also sounds of explosions heard at the scene.<\/p>\n
Police have cordoned off the main road entrance to the shopping complex.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the night, a group gathered at the Low Yat Plaza following Saturday’s melee between customers and sales clerks in a smartphone shop. Police managed to contain the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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