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Man arrested for threatening Cheras trader with knife in viral video

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – A 38-year-old man was arrested for allegedly making threats using a knife against a tr...

Man arrested for threatening Cheras trader with knife in viral video

A 38-year-old man was arrested on November 6 for allegedly making threats with a knife towards a trader in Cheras, according to the Cheras District Police. The incident occurred around 3:00 pm at Jalan Tasik Selatan 21, Bandar Tasik Selatan, where the victim was slapped and threatened with the knife during a dispute over roadside business activities.

The suspect, who has no prior criminal record, was detained at a nearby banana fritter stall to aid the investigation. Police seized the knife used in the altercation. The investigation, which includes obtaining statements from the victim and witnesses, as well as collecting CCTV footage, is currently being finalized. A viral video of the incident had circulated on social media prior to the arrest.

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