Man nabbed over stabbing of 2 siblings in Kepong
Police say jealousy is likely the motive for the incident which took place at a home in Taman Sri Bintang.
Early this morning, a foreign man broke into a home in Kepong and stabbed two siblings, police revealed. Sentul police chief Anuar Bakri Salam shared that the suspect may have been driven by jealousy, as one sister had reached out to a former boyfriend. The police received a call around 5:04 am, informing them of the break-in at a house in Taman Sri Bintang.
Upon arrival, they discovered burn marks outside the residence and the injured victims, aged 18 and 21, hiding in a downstairs toilet. The two teenagers were taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment, alongside the suspect, who also sustained stab wounds. Police seized a knife from the scene and arrested the man. The incident is currently under investigation for grievous hurt caused by a dangerous weapon and mischief through arson, under Sections 326 and 435 of the Penal Code.
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