November 04, 2009 21:04 PM

Seven Men Detained To Assist Probe On Murder Case

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Police have detained seven men, including a local, in connection with the death of two men who were assaulted by about 50 Myanmar nationals at the Selayang wholesale market Tuesday.

Sentul police deputy chief Supt Zainuddin Ahmad said the men, who were in their 20s and 30s, were detained in areas near the market early today.

They were detained to assist police investigation in the case, he added.

In yesterday's incident at 7.45pm, two out of eight men who attempted to rob a trader was killed when assaulted by about 50 Myanmar nationals armed with machetes, wood and knives at the market.

-- BERNAMA

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