Man Killed in Machete Attack by Three Men Outside Shop

TELUK INTAN: A man died after he was believed to have been attacked by three men armed with machetes outside a shop in Taman Banjar Jaya here on Tuesday.

In the incident at 3.53 pm, the 48-year-old victim sustained serious injuries before being rushed to Teluk Intan Hospital for treatment.

Hilir Perak District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Chua Kok Lian said the victim was, however, pronounced dead at the hospital’s Emergency Department due to his injuries.

“Preliminary investigations found that the victim was attacked by three men using sharp weapons believed to be machetes.

“The motive behind the incident is still under investigation,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.

He said a 27-year-old local woman had also been arrested to assist in the investigation.

“The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” he said.

Following the incident, police urged members of the public with information, including details of suspicious individuals or vehicle movements around the scene, to come forward and assist in the investigation.

Information can be provided to the Hilir Perak District Police Headquarters at 05-629 9222 or by visiting the nearest police station.

Sinar Harian