Man suspected of slashing acquaintance later found dead

 Police discover body in kitchen of house after victim reports being slashed in restaurant at Pulau Tikus, Penang.

Penang police chief Azizee Ismail said the incident is believed to be over financial matters. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 A man who allegedly slashed another man at a restaurant in Penang this morning was later found dead at a house in George Town.

Penang police chief Azizee Ismail said a 58-year-old man went to the Pulau Tikus police station at 6.30am with head injuries after being slashed by an acquaintance at a restaurant near the Pulau Tikus market.

He said the victim was sent to Penang Hospital for treatment.

“Based on information provided by the victim, police proceeded to a house at Solok Codrington at 8.05am to track down the suspect believed to be involved in the incident.

“However, upon arrival, police found a man, believed to be 68 years old and suspected to be involved in the case, dead in the kitchen,” Bernama quoted him as saying.

Azizee said a machete believed to have been used in the assault was later found in a rubbish bin about 50m from the scene.

He said the incident is believed to have stemmed from financial issues between the two men.

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