The Malaysian former deputy prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad to take responsibility for the fact that he was beaten while in police custody.

The Malaysian Attorney-General yesterday revealed that the police were fully responsible for injuries to Mr Anwar following his arrest last September on charges of corruption and illegal sexual activity.

A statement read by Mr Anwar's wife, Wan Aziza said the Prime Minister ought to apologise for initially suggesting that the injuries might have been self-inflicted.

The statement also said that the assault had still not been properly investigated, and that individual police officers responsible should be brought to justice.