George Town slashing video circulating online is week-old, man has been jailed, say police
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 — The suspect involved in the incident where a man was slashed with a knife in front of Sekola...
The suspect accused of slashing a man in George Town had already been jailed a week after the incident, according to police. Timur Laut district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad revealed that the 54-year-old victim sustained cuts to his right arm and abdomen from a knife attack carried out by a 30-year-old suspect.
The police found a viral video on social media depicting the incident that occurred on November 4. Police believe the motive behind the attack was the suspect's frustration with the victim's driving. On November 11, the suspect pleaded guilty in court and received an eight-month prison sentence for the crime, which was investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code.
ACP Abdul Rozak warned the public against spreading the video or making any speculation, which could cause concern within the community.
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