Police detain three family members, including two women, for allegedly assaulting a woman and physically abusing her 10-year-old daughter at their home.
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested three individuals, including two women, for allegedly assaulting a woman and physically abusing her 10-year-old daughter.
The suspects, aged between 17 and 49, were detained following a police report lodged by the victim yesterday afternoon.
Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said preliminary investigations found the victim and her daughter were living in the same house as all the suspects.
The main suspect is believed to be the victim’s aunt, while the other two suspects, aged 24 and 17, are cousins of the victim.
“The incident is believed to have involved the assault of the woman and physical abuse of her daughter,” he said in a statement.
All three suspects have been remanded until Thursday to assist in investigations.
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 for child neglect or abuse, and Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
“The investigation papers will be completed as soon as possible before being referred to the Selangor deputy public prosecutor for further instructions,” Wan Azlan said.
He also thanked the public for providing information on the incident.
