Entertainment spot damaged

TANGERANG (JP): At least 1,000 residents of Ciledug district here attacked an entertainment spot on Thursday night because it had allegedly been used as a prostitution den.

No fatalities were reported in the attack.

Maryoto, one of the vandals, said the attack on the Medan singing hall and restaurant began at about 9 p.m.

"The attack was planned a long time ago by the residents who were disturbed by the existence of the entertainment spot," Maryoto said on Friday.

He said the residents had objected to the operator of the amusement spot but their complaint was ignored.

"We want the mayoralty to close down the entertainment spot because it has been used as a prostitution den," he said.

Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col. Pudji Hartanto deplored the attack.

"The residents should have delivered their complaints to officials without damaging the spot," Pudji said. (41/jun)