2 Policemen Sustain Injuries To The Head After Home Invader Attacks Them With A Rock
The suspect was intoxicated when he was confronted by the police officers.
By Jasmine Chea — 04 Nov 2022, 10:13 AM — Updated about 2 years ago
Two policemen were injured whilst attempting to detain a Sri Lankan man, who reportedly broke into a house in Batu 4, Jalan Kapar, Klang, on Wednesday, 2 November
According to a statement, North Klang district police chief ACP S Vijaya Rao stated that the police station had received an emergency call from a local man claiming that there was a trespasser in his home.
The station immediately sent two officers, who are in their 50s and 30s, to the location.
Upon entering the house, they came face to face with the home intruder, identified as a 36-year-old Sri Lankan man, who appeared to be drunk
"While trying to detain the suspect, the man acted aggressively and attacked a police officer with a rock. Following the struggle, one of the members suffered bruising to the head, while the other received six stitches to the head," said Vijaya.
After the initial struggle, the suspect was successfully detained by the policemen.
Investigations confirmed the man was under the influence of alcohol during the break-in, but was tested negative for drugs.
The suspect has been taken to the North Klang District Police Headquarters to aid in investigations
The case will be investigated under Section 353 of the Penal Code for the use of criminal violence to hinder the duties of a public servant, which carries a maximum jail sentence of two years, or a fine, or both.
The suspect will also be investigated under Section 448 of the Penal Code for trespassing into a house or premise. If found guilty, the suspect can face imprisonment of for three years, a RM5,000 fine, or both.
