Man loses 5 fingers in Bandar Sunway machete, sword attack

 The victim and his friends were about to head home after dining at a restaurant when he was ambushed by the attackers who arrived in a white Toyota Vios.

Subang Jaya police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said all five suspects were believed to be Malaysians.

KUALA LUMPUR:

 A man lost all the fingers on his left hand after being attacked by five men armed with machetes and swords early this morning.

The incident occurred in front of a restaurant along Jalan PJS 11/2 in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, with an emergency call made at 1.54am.

Subang Jaya police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said the victim was about to head home after dining at a restaurant when he was ambushed by attackers.

“All five suspects, believed to be Malaysians, exited the vehicle and began slashing the victim with machetes and swords before fleeing in the same car,” he said in a statement.

Wan Azlan said the 30-year-old victim also suffered injuries to his legs and body, and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon, which is punishable by a prison term of up to 20 years, a fine or whipping, upon conviction. - FMT