{
  "id": 10813208,
  "title": "Man tries to stab policeman, believed to be depressed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/man-tries-to-stab-policeman-believed-to-be-depressed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:23:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1544330/man-tries-stab-policeman-believed-be-depressed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "54-year-old man attempted to stab policeman",
    "Depression possibly linked to family issues",
    "Suspect apprehended after struggle"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident suggests that personal struggles, in this case possibly linked to family issues and depression, can escalate into violent outbursts targeting authority figures.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}