What false accusation about a stolen phone triggered violence?

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A false claim that a man stole a suspect’s mobile phone triggered the violence at a Jelutong temple.
The Penang police said a 31-year-old man was accused of stealing one of the suspects’ mobile phones, but that accusation was untrue. Police believe the misunderstanding led to the group following the victim to the temple before the attack.
The specific allegation made against the 31-year-old
The first victim, aged 31, was accused of stealing a suspect’s mobile phone. Police stated that this accusation was not true, which set the scene for the later confrontation.
How the misunderstanding escalated into an attack
Police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said the 4.30am attack was believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding between the victim and a group of suspects at an entertainment outlet. The group then allegedly followed the victim to the temple in Jelutong.
What happened to victims during the temple incident
During the attack, the 31-year-old lost his index finger. A second victim, aged 64 and believed to be the temple caretaker, lost his little finger, and both men suffered slash injuries.
Arrests and evidence seized after the incident
Six men, aged 26 to 38, were arrested on the same day around the Timur Laut district. Police seized a machete, clothes believed to have been worn during the attack, six mobile phones, two keys, a remote control device, two motorcycles, and a car.

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