Violent Crime news in George Town

3 stories within reach of George Town, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors

   1 day ago Malay Mail George Town

   Police in George Town arrested 13 male suspects, including three minors, following a fight at a school sparked by a debt dispute. The incident involved weapons, and investigations are ongoing.

2. Dog attacks dog: MBPP captures licensed animal in Tanjung Bungah

   1 hour ago Berita Harian Tanjung Bungah, Penang 7.5 km

   A viral video showed a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. Authorities say provocation can be prosecuted under minor offences law, and the city council has seized the licensed dog.

3. Report animal provocation - Penang DVS

   3 hours ago New Straits Times Tanjung Bungah, Penang 7.5 km

   The Penang Veterinary Services Department urges the public to report anyone who provokes an animal to attack, following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department reviewed the incident and found no clear liability under the Animal Welfare Act for the fight, but noted that provocation could be penalized under the Minor Offences Act. The investigation is ongoing, and the dog involved has been captured by the city council.