13-Year-Old Allegedly Attacks Public Toilet Attendant With Knife In Sarawak
The teenager was reportedly restrained by members of the public.
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A 69-year-old man was injured after a 13-year-old boy allegedly attacked him with a knife at a public toilet in Kanowit, Sarawak, on Thursday, 22 October
In a statement issued on the same day, Kanowit district police chief DSP Junical Anak Ujal said police received a call about the incident at approximately 3.29pm.
Preliminary information indicated that the teenager had allegedly injured the man with a knife.
According to China Press, the teenager was subdued by members of the public following the incident.
Police said the victim sustained minor injuries to his left shoulder and is receiving treatment at Kanowit Hospital
The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which concerns voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.
The motive behind the incident remains unknown. Junical said police are conducting a detailed investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the case and gather relevant evidence.
He also urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information, out of respect for the investigation and the interests of all parties involved.
