Gang brawl injures 10

JAKARTA: Tension lingers in Cakung district, East Jakarta after two gangs were involved in a brawl.

The brawl was triggered when a young Madurese man tried to seduce a Betawi woman on Thursday. Soon, young men from both ethnic groups began to fight, leaving 10 injured.

Ujung Menteng subdistrict chief Marsono tried to calm the situation down, but to no avail.

Marsono was scheduled to discuss the problem with religious and community leaders in the subdistrict.

"Should we fail to resolve the problem peacefully, we'll take it to court."

Police and civilian guards have been spotted securing the area to avoid further fighting. -- JP