TAWAU, July 13 -- Two women have been arrested for allegedly engaging in a brawl at a restaurant in Bandar Fajar here that resulted in damage to the premises.

Tawau district police chief Superintendent Wilynton Enchana Watt said both suspects were detained by the district's Criminal Investigation Division following a police report lodged over the incident.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident stemmed from an argument between the two women, which escalated into a fight and caused damage to several items in the restaurant.

"Acting on information, a team from the Tawau Criminal Investigation Division tracked down and arrested both suspects by the roadside along Jalan Haji Karim.

"The suspects, aged 19 and 20, are believe...