Long-standing disagreement leads to slashing, man nabbed

The victim suffered injuries and was sent to Hospital Tengku Anis, Pasir Puteh, for treatment.

Pasir Puteh police chief Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said the case is being probed for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Police have arrested a man who allegedly slashed another person in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, over a long-standing disagreement.

Pasir Puteh police chief Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said they were alerted to the incident at Kampung Kulim in Cherang Ruku, Pasir Puteh, by a member of the public around 6.35pm yesterday.

The victim suffered injuries and was sent to Hospital Tengku Anis for treatment.

“Investigations found that the incident resulted from a long-standing disagreement between the suspect and the victim,” he said, adding that a suspect was swiftly arrested.

The case is being probed under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. - FMT