Sabah cops probe alleged bullying of girl at school dormitory in Tenom

 The 10-year-old was reportedly injured and taken to hospital following the incident on June 11, say police.

Tenom police chief Azmir Abdul Razak said three people were called to the district police headquarters to assist in investigations, including those believed to have recorded and circulated a video of the incident. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

Police are investigating an alleged bullying incident involving a 10-year-old girl at a school dormitory in Tenom, Sabah.

Tenom police chief Azmir Abdul Razak said a police report was lodged today.

The case is being investigated under Sections 325 and 507B of the Penal Code for assault and bullying, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities.

“Preliminary investigations found that the incident is believed to have occurred on June 11 at a school dormitory in the Tenom district.

“The victim was reported to have been injured and taken to hospital for further treatment.

“Three people were called to the Tenom police headquarters to assist in investigations. They include those believed to have recorded and circulated a video of the incident.

“Several items of evidence were also seized for investigations,” Bernama reported him as saying today.

Azmir advised the public not to speculate on the case or share the video, saying doing so could affect the investigation and negatively impact the victim’s emotional well-being. - fmt