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Noise row in Sarawak turns violent as knife attack leaves man wounded outside Bau home

BAU, Aug 24 — A 40-year-old man sustained injuries to his face and wrist after a dispute over noise-making escalat...

Noise row in Sarawak turns violent as knife attack leaves man wounded outside Bau home

Bau, Sarawak experienced a violent incident on Saturday, August 24, when a 40-year-old man was injured during a dispute over noise. The confrontation occurred near Kampung Serikin, with the victim becoming frustrated by the suspect's continuous noise-making. The argument quickly turned physical when the suspect pulled out a concealed knife and struck the victim's left cheek.

The victim sustained a minor laceration to his left wrist while trying to block the blade. The suspect has been identified, and the knife confiscated. The incident is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which deals with causing hurt using dangerous weapons or means.

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