The police have recorded a statement from a state assemblyperson who was alleged to have assaulted a man on May 15.

Kota Setar police chief ACP Mohd Rozi Jidin said the assemblyperson gave the statement last Friday night, and admitted to being at the scene in front of the Aman Central shopping complex in Alor Setar.

He said in the statement, the assemblyperson denied hitting the man and his girlfriend, as claimed on Facebook recently.

"The incident was more of a misunderstanding between the two parties, and there may be elements of dissatisfaction. We will continue with the investigations.

"We have taken statements from several witnesses, and will also take a statement from the girlfriend, who is currently in the capital city (Kuala Lumpur)," he said when contacted today.

In the incident which occurred at 5.45pm on May 15, a man, identified as Alif Adam Mohd Munaim alleged he was dragged out of his vehicle and beaten up by three individuals, including the assemblyman.

He also alleged that his girlfriend, who tried to break up the fight, was beaten up and sought treatment at a private hospital.

- Bernama