Man arrested for sword attack at Cameron Highlands temple

KUANTAN: Police arrested a man for allegedly injuring a person with a sword at a temple in Cameron Highlands yesterday.

Cameron Highlands police chief Superintendent Azri Ramli said the 39-year-old suspect was arrested after police received a public tip-off regarding the incident about 6pm.

Initial investigations found that the incident happened while the 31-year-old victim was taking part in a religious ceremony at the temple with his friends.

“The suspect suddenly entered the temple grounds, making noise and disturbing visitors. When asked to leave, the suspect became enraged, seized a sword found at the temple, and swung it at the victim.

“The victim, who tried to ward off the attack, sustained injuries to his hands, forehead, and body. He was taken to the Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom Hospital in Tanah Rata before being referred to Fatimah Hospital in Ipoh for further treatment,” he said in a statement tonight.

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Azri said checks found the suspect has a criminal record, including for drug-related offences.

The suspect has been remanded for four days until Thursday to facilitate investigations under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.

Anyone found guilty under the section is liable to a jail term of up to 10 or with fine or with whipping or with any two of such punishments.