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Golf Caddy in Tangerang Allegedly Assaulted by Man Identified as FF
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Golf Caddy in Tangerang Allegedly Assaulted by Man Identified as FF

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A female golf caddy in Tangerang, Indonesia, was allegedly assaulted by a man after an argument.
  • The victim sustained head and facial injuries and is receiving intensive care.
  • Viral video footage shows the altercation, and police are investigating the motive and full details of the incident.

A 26-year-old woman, identified by the initial RA, who works as a golf caddy, is reportedly the victim of an assault by a man identified as FF. The alleged incident occurred in the vicinity of the Modernland Golf Course in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, following a dispute after a game of golf.

As a result of the alleged assault, the victim suffered injuries to her head and face, necessitating intensive medical treatment at the Tangerang Regency General Hospital. The incident gained public attention after video footage capturing the alleged assault went viral on social media. The video appears to show the victim and the suspect engaged in a heated argument inside a golf cart shortly after playing golf on Tuesday evening. Reports suggest the suspect, allegedly provoked, then pulled the victim out of the cart and proceeded to assault her. The circulating video also includes footage where the suspect allegedly stomped on the victim's neck.

Responding to information circulating regarding the alleged assault on a golf caddy, we confirm that the matter is still under investigation.

โ€” AKP Heries, Head of Public Relations for Tangerang City Metro PoliceThis confirms the police are aware of and investigating the incident.

Preliminary medical examinations indicate that the victim sustained a laceration on her head, along with bruises on her forehead, cheek, and lips, consistent with the alleged violence. Police are currently investigating the possibility that the assault was triggered by a personal issue between the victim and the suspect. However, investigators are still working to determine the exact motive and the complete sequence of events leading up to the alleged attack.

AKP Heries, Head of Public Relations for the Tangerang City Metro Police, confirmed that the alleged assault case is under investigation. He stated that investigators have conducted several preliminary inquiries, including interviewing the victim and witnesses, examining evidence, and reviewing CCTV footage. The motive behind the alleged assault remains under investigation. While the victim RA is still receiving medical care, the suspect FF is currently being investigated. The management of the Modernland Golf Course area has not yet provided a comment regarding the incident.

Interviewing the victim and witnesses, examining evidence, and reviewing CCTV footage. The motive of the perpetrator is still being investigated. Victim RA is still undergoing medical treatment, while the suspected perpetrator FF is still under investigation.

โ€” AKP Heries, Head of Public Relations for Tangerang City Metro PoliceThis details the ongoing investigative steps being taken by the police.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.