PASIR PUTEH: A cutting board maker has been remanded for seven days to assist investigations into an indecent act involving a cat in Selinsing here.
The remand order, effective today until next Monday, was issued by magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Datuk Nik Azlan.
The 49-year-old suspect was arrested at 10am yesterday following a police report over the circulation of a 56-second video.
The suspect arrived at court at 9am, handcuffed and escorted by police. He was wearing a black T-shirt and cream-coloured trousers.
The unmarried suspect has previous criminal offences for drugs and housebreaking.
The case is being investigated under Section 377 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The video sparked outrage among animal lovers and members of the public, who called for legal action against the suspect.
Police are also investigating claims that the suspect has mental health issues.
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