{
  "id": 14885890,
  "title": "Elderly man assaulted after reprimanding glue sniffer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/elderly-man-assaulted-after-reprimanding-glue-sniffer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:14:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1556755/elderly-man-assaulted-after-reprimanding-glue-sniffer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the town of Segamat, an elderly gentleman was brutally attacked after he rebuked a suspect allegedly sniffing glue. The victim, a 70-year-old man, sustained a forehead injury after being hit with a can of glue by the accused, a 47-year-old individual. The altercation reportedly began when the suspect became infuriated at the victim's reprimand for his noisy behavior outside a business premise in Jalan Mohd Yusof, Kampung Abdullah.\n\nAccording to reports from the district police chief, Superintendent Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had a troubled past, with 33 criminal entries, primarily for drug-related offenses. Following the assault, the suspect fled the scene, leaving the victim with his painful injury. The victim sought medical attention at Segamat Hospital.\n\nThe investigations also indicated that the suspect had been involved in a prior altercation at a different location, though no police report had been filed regarding this incident. Acting on tips received, a team from the district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Department swiftly arrested a man suspected of involvement in the assault. Police also seized evidence, including a can of glue, a shirt, and a pair of jeans, to aid their investigation.\n\nThe suspect confessed to the incident upon interrogation, according to Superintendent Jumazanzahir. The case is currently being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which pertains to causing hurt through dangerous weapons or means, and carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in jail, along with a fine or whipping, or any combination of the two punishments. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the district police headquarters hotline at 07-9324222 or visit their nearest police station to assist with the ongoing investigation.",
  "summary": "SEGAMAT: A 70-year-old man suffered a forehead injury after he was struck with a can of glue by a 47-year-old man suspected of sniffing the substance outside a business premises in Jalan Mohd Yusof, Kampung Abdullah, here.",
  "key_points": [
    "70-year-old man assaulted in Segamat after reprimanding glue sniffer.",
    "Suspect, 47, has 33 criminal entries, mainly for drug offenses.",
    "Police arrest suspect, recover evidence including glue can."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The suspect's extensive history of drug-related offenses highlights the ongoing challenges local authorities face when managing individuals with repeated criminal entries in the community.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}