Inp.polri.go.id - South Tangerang. South Tangerang Sub-regional Police have arrested four suspects involved in a recent acid attack on a police officer in South Tangerang, Banten. 

South Tangerang Police Chief Superintendent Victor Inkiriwang confirmed on Sunday (26/1/2025) that three primary suspects were arrested on 17 January 2025. 

"We also identified another suspect who fled the scene and was declared a fugitive," he said, as quoted by antaranews.com.

The attack occurred on 16 January 2025 during an operation to prevent a brawl between two rival groups on Jalan Cirendeu Raya street.

The suspects, identified as MH (19), HR (19), and F (19),, played various roles in the assault. Suspects MH and HR purchased and threw the acid on officer First Brigadier Ramos from East Ciputat Office, suspect  F used a sharp weapon to attack the officer, and suspect R was involved in a related motorcycle theft.

The attack left Officer Ramos injured while attempting to disperse the groups

The suspects face charges under multiple articles of the Criminal Code, carrying a maximum penalty of nine years.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)