Neighbourly row lands 80-year-old man in Penang Hospital, 62-year-old man in police custody
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 23 — A dispute between neighbours turned violent this morning when a 62-year-old man allegedly at...
Penang Hospital is currently housing an 80-year-old man, while his 62-year-old neighbor is under police custody following a violent altercation. Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad, George Town district police chief, reported the incident occurring around 9.30am outside the victim’s residence on Jalan Perak. According to preliminary investigations, the elderly man was allegedly assaulted with a steel rod by his neighbor, who is now in custody.
The victim sustained serious injuries to his hands and legs and is receiving medical attention at the hospital. The suspect was arrested, and the steel rod believed to have been used in the attack was seized from his residence.
The incident is believed to have originated from a misunderstanding between the two neighbors. It has been classified as a case under Section 326 of the Penal Code, which pertains to voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means. The suspect is expected to be remanded in custody to aid further investigations. The matter gained widespread attention on social media before the police got involved.
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