12-year-old hurt in Sepang knife-point robbery

The girl sustained injuries to her face, neck and head.

Sepang deputy police chief GK Shan Gopal said the girl did not sustain serious injuries and is now in stable condition. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA A 12-year-old girl was injured after being robbed by a man armed with a knife in Putra Perdana, Sepang, yesterday.

Sepang deputy police chief GK Shan Gopal said the victim’s father lodged a report at 5.03pm after being informed of the incident by a neighbour, Sinar Harian reported.

“The victim suffered injuries to her face, neck and head before being taken to the hospital by a neighbour for treatment.

“Her condition is now stable and she did not sustain serious injuries,” he was quoted as saying in a statement today.

The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing injury during a robbery. - FMT