Jakarta – Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat took firm action to arrest the perpetrators of a brawl in the Menteng area, Jakarta Pusat. One police officer became a victim of this brawl when he was trying to break it up.
“We want to explain, on December 18 there was a brawl in Menteng whose video also went viral. We also present here Iptu Aang, Kapospol Thamrin who was the victim. 8 stitches on the right head and 2 stitches on the left,” said Kapolres Metro Jakarta Pusat, Kombes Pol Susatyo Purnomo Condro began his explanation during a press conference at the Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat Headquarters, Saturday, (23/12).
It is said that the perpetrators of the brawl were arrested as many as 12 people. The perpetrators carried sharp weapons when they brawled at the location.
“Especially for the brawl case in Menteng, we have arrested and detained the perpetrators. In total there are 12 suspects. Of which 4 are adults while the other 8 are still children under 18 years old and are still students,” explained Kapolres Susatyo.
“Suspect MA (18), his role was carrying a folding samurai and throwing stones, PDF (21) his role was throwing stones, AM (18) and RK (18) throwing stones. We are not presenting minor suspects here,” he added.
He also explained that at the time of the incident Iptu Aang tried to separate the two parties. However, these good intentions were ignored. Iptu Aang actually became a victim in the brawl.
“At the time of the incident, Iptu Aang intervened. Instead of breaking up, the brawl actually escalated. In the end, Inspector Aang became the victim,” explained Kapolres Susatyo.
To be held accountable for their actions, continued Kapolres Susatyo, the perpetrators of the brawl were charged with multiple articles, namely 170 and 214 of the Criminal Code with a maximum threat of 8 years in prison.
“We apply Article 170 regarding violence against people, including Article 214 regarding violence against officers together. The threat is 7 years for Article 170, and 8 years and 6 months if the officer causes injury,” he emphasized. Bembo
