GEORGE TOWN, March 26 — A suspected mass brawl broke out at a public housing area in Sungai Pinang on Wednesday night, drawing a large police response.

Videos circulating online showed a crowd gathering and engaging in pushing and fighting, with chaos unfolding as onlookers watched and shouted.

The situation briefly appeared out of control. Several police vehicles later arrived at the scene, with officers moving in to restore order.

Unverified reports claimed the incident began after a police pursuit allegedly led to a collision involving a child playing with fireworks.

Claims that an officer was assaulted remain unconfirmed. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.