Man who allegedly threw niece into river to her death remanded
The man allegedly went on an armed rampage with a machete after throwing the victim into the river and chasing her father.
A man in Kota Tinggi, Johor has been remanded for seven days following allegations that he threw his five-year-old niece into a river, resulting in her death. Judge Hafizah Abdul Rajak of the Kota Tinggi sessions court granted the police's request to hold the 37-year-old suspect until September 28 to assist in the ongoing police investigation.
The suspect, who was receiving medical treatment at Kota Tinggi Hospital, appeared at the court at 9am, accompanied by police officers. He was reportedly arrested following a report made around 9.30am regarding the alleged incident. The suspect is also believed to have suffered from mental health issues. The victim's body was sent to Pasir Gudang Hospital for a post-mortem examination and is set to be buried in Kampung Sayang, Kota Tinggi following the procedure.
During his arrest, a police officer sustained injuries while attempting to apprehend the suspect in a scuffle. Police chief Yusof Othman stated that the cause of the incident is still under investigation.
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