Man tries to stab policeman, believed to be depressed
KAJANG: A 54-year-old man who allegedly attacked a policeman at the Batu 9 Police Station compound on Saturday is believed to have been experiencing depression linked to family problems.
At the Kajang district police station, a 54-year-old man allegedly attempted to stab a policeman, possibly due to depression stemming from family issues. The incident occurred around 12:10am. Police Chief Naazron Abdul Yusof reported that the suspect entered the compound as if to report a matter before grabbing a knife from a storage box on his motorcycle and aiming it at the officer's abdomen.
The policeman managed to dodge the attack, though the knife struck his belt. After a struggle, the suspect was apprehended, leaving another officer injured on both palms.
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