Cops: We were pelted with bottles, eggs and paint

Protesters outside Parliament provoked police officers and men guarding the building by pelting water bottles, eggs and paint at them, claims Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohmad Salleh.

In a press statement posted on Facebook this afternoon, Mohmad said the protesters subsequently charged at the barricade protecting the entrance to Parliament, injuring several police personnel.

"At around 11.30am when the police were guarding the entrance to the Malaysian Parliament, they were charged at by protesters...," he said.

As a result, Mohmad said, a number of his officers suffered various injuries, including a broken tooth.

"A senior officer from the Sentul district police headquarters suffered injuries on his right eye and nose.

"Another officer from the Dang Wangi district police headquarters sprained his left thumb and also suffered a broken front tooth," he said.

'Several suffered light injuries'

Mohmad added that several other police officers had also suffered light injuries.

"However, the police were able to control the situation from persisting.

"A total of 32 people were arrested, consisting of 29 males and three females...," he said.

Mohmad added that police would continue with their surveillance to ensure the security of the area.

In another statement issued later, police said that those arrested may face up to four charges, including one under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting, and Section 353 of the Penal Code for using criminal force against a public servant executing his or her duty.

The other two charges concern rally offences, Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 for holding a rally without giving notice and Section 4(2) of the same Act for carrying out a procession without giving notice.

Some 200 to 300 protesters had stayed back at Padang Merbok after last Saturday's Black 505 rally to protest against alleged electoral fraud in last month's general election.

However, their campsite was raided by the Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL) enforcement personnel and police at 4.30am today.

The group later took their protest to Parliament's entrance, about 1km away, as the 13th Dewan Rakyat convened for the first day today.