Seen Trying To Steal A Motorbike, A Man In Medan Is Battered And Beaten By Residents

MEDAN - Video of a man being dragged away after being beaten by a mob on social media. The man almost died when he was caught by the locals when he was about to steal a motorbike. The incident occurred in the market area of Medan Marelan, Medan City.

In the 2 minute 50 second video, it can be seen that the perpetrator who was already lying down was being beaten up by residents. The perpetrator was dragged by residents from the highway into the parking lot while being beaten.

The Medan Labuhan Police Chief, Kompol Mustafa Nasutio, confirmed the incident. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 26 morning.

"It's true, the incident happened yesterday, January 26 in the morning. The perpetrator has the initials I," said Kompol Mustafa, confirmed by VOI, Thursday, January 27.

Kompol Mustafa said the perpetrator is currently still in the hospital receiving treatment due to being beaten up by the mob.

"Currently, the perpetrator with the initials I is still in the hospital," he said.