CHUKAI: Police have arrested another individual to assist in the investigation into the assault of a person with disabilities at the Padang Astaka Chukai Farmers' Market on Friday.
Kemaman police chief Deputy Superintendent Wan Muhamad Wan Ja'afar, said the man, in his 30s, was detained around 11.30pm last night while giving his statement.
"The individual was arrested when he came to give his statement at the district police headquarters last night.
"So far, four men have been arrested," he said.
Wan Muhamad said three men, aged between 18 and 60, had already been detained on the day of the incident to aid in the investigation.
"Our team has also called several other witnesses, including family members of the victim, to provide statements.
"We will conduct a thorough investigation, and this case will be investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting," he added.
In the incident, which occurred around 9.30am on Friday, the 47-year-old victim, who has a mental disability, was assaulted by several individuals.
The victim suffered injuries believed to have been caused by punches and kicks, allegedly inflicted by traders and shoppers at the market.
It is understood that the assault occurred after the victim's motorcycle accidentally collided with one of the market stalls, causing food being sold to fall and spill.