One man was arrested after a brawl involving sticks and cleavers between two groups of men left a 21-year-old hospitalised in Preah Sihanouk province on Thursday night.

The man and five friends had tried to walk away from an argument with seven others, who blocked their way. After the injured man’s family filed a complaint, police searched for the assailants and arrested a 27-year-old. Police are searching for his accomplices. KOH SANTEPHEAP