A 68-year-old man was attacked with a machete inside a Kamunting surau by a 55-year-old suspect, a psychiatric patient with a criminal record
KAMUNTING: An elderly man was seriously injured after being attacked with a machete inside a surau in Kampung Bukit Jana earlier today.
Taiping police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said the 68-year-old victim, who is the surau caretaker, was struck multiple times on the head and hands.
Police received a report of the incident at 3.13 pm.
“Initial investigations revealed the victim was in the surau when the suspect suddenly approached and attacked him with a machete,” Mohamad Nasir said in a statement.
The victim sustained severe injuries and is receiving treatment at Taiping Hospital.
Police believe the attack was motivated by a personal grievance held by the 55-year-old suspect.
Investigations revealed the suspect is a psychiatric patient who had previously received hospital treatment.
Police apprehended the suspect in the Kamunting area at 4.30 pm following swift action.
A criminal record check showed the suspect had 16 prior offences related to criminal and narcotic cases.
Urine tests on the suspect returned positive for morphine.
The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons.
Police will seek a remand order for the suspect tomorrow at the Taiping Magistrate’s Court. – Bernama
