A Malang man allegedly bashed by two officers in military and police uniforms near a hotel where President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was staying on Wednesday night has been arrested.

The injured man, Sulung Hadi Sukmawan, 25, was reportedly traveling with his friend Slamet by motorcycle on Wednesday night when they were intercepted by two officers. According to his lawyer, Sulung was struck with an iron bar.

"After being beaten, the victim fell unconscious and was taken to the nearest hospital," lawyer Rony Dwi Sulistiawan said on Thursday. "The victim is suffering serious injuries in the mouth and one arm."

A spokesman for Yudhoyono, Julian Aldrin Pasha, denied any involvement by presidential security officers. However, Julian said that police would investigate and take action if necessary.

"The police will look into it," he said. "If any officers took action outside procedures or abused anyone, there will be sanctions. Clearly they are not members of the presidential guard."

Detik.com reported on Friday that Sulung – who has lost six teeth and broke his left hand – had been named a suspect for trespassing and causing a traffic accident. The charges carry a maximum sentence of four years in jail. (Antara & JG)