IPOH - A woman has died, believed to have been beaten by her husband, in an incident at a house in Kampung Simee, here, today.
Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri who confirmed the matter, said that the case was still under investigation by Ipoh district police.
"I confirm the incident, as for full investigation, I ask the Ipoh OCPD (Ipoh district police chief ACP, Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad) as they are currently collecting all (evidence); (the case) is still under investigation,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.
He also confirmed that the suspect had been arrested, and the police also found items believed to be used by the suspect in criminal activity, including a knife and a car lower arm.
Earlier, the media reported that the incident was said to have stemmed from an argument between the victim and her husband, before the suspect hit the victim.
The media also reported that the woman was believed to be a frequent victim of domestic violence. - BERNAMA