Man held for stabbing incident over debt dispute
11 Oct 2023 10:27pm
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Timur Laut police chief ACP Soffian Santong said they received information about the incident at about 3 pm and, upon arrival at the scene, found a 26-year-old man slumped in his car and bleeding from the stab wounds.
"Initial investigation found that the man sustained stab wounds to his leg and abdomen and he was taken to the Penang Hospital.
He said police then arrested the 51-year-old suspect near Macallum Street at 6.40 pm in connection with the incident.
The suspect, who tested negative for drugs, will be remanded tomorrow under Section 326 of the Penal Code.
Soffian called on those with any information about the incident to contact investigation officer ASP K. Linkeswaran at 04-2181831 or the nearest police station - BERNAMA
