Man, 49, held in murder probe after five-year-old boy dies in Sibu
SIBU, Aug 29 — A 49-year-old man has been remanded for six days to facilitate investigations into the death of a f...
Sibu police have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy on August 28, according to reports. The suspect was remanded by the Sibu Magistrates' Court until September 4, following an investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which pertains to murder. The incident occurred when a member of the public reported an injury to the boy's neck to police around 1:45 PM on August 28.
The child was taken to Sibu Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at the Emergency Department. Police seized several items they believe are related to the case. Section 302 of the Penal Code allows for either the death penalty or a minimum 30-year prison sentence for murder.
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