Singapore-registered car allegedly rammed into Taman Sentosa food stall intentionally [WATCH]
JOHOR BARU: Police are hunting for a foreigner who swung an iron pipe towards a customer at a popular porridge stall in Taman Sentosa here early today.
A foreigner is under investigation after ramming a Singapore-registered car into a Taman Sentosa food stall, allegedly driven intentionally, according to police. The incident occurred around 2.27am when a 41-year-old technician reported that the suspect approached him at a porridge stall, swinging an iron pipe. The technician evaded the blow but managed to escape as the suspect then got back into the car and drove recklessly, crashing into the tables and chairs before fleeing the scene.
Police are actively searching for the suspect and have urged the public to come forward with any information that may help track him down. The case is being investigated under Section 279 of the Penal Code for reckless driving and Section 324 read with Section 511 for causing hurt by dangerous means, with penalties including up to six months in jail and a fine of RM2,000 upon conviction.
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