Mental health patient found dead, fellow resident arrested

 The victim, who suffered from schizophrenia, is believed to have died from chest injuries.

Kuala Muda police chief Hanyan Ramlan said that the 51-year-old murder suspect has a record of nine criminal offences and six drug-related offences. (Facebook pic)

SUNGAI PETANI:

A 42-year-old man was found unconscious before being pronounced dead at a mental health care and treatment centre in Taman Kempas, here, last night.

Kuala Muda police chief Hanyan Ramlan said police were alerted to the incident at 7.02pm yesterday.

“Investigations at the scene revealed that the victim, Zulkiflee Zainuddin, was found unconscious before being pronounced dead.

“A post-mortem was conducted at 11am today at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar. The victim is believed to have died from injuries to the chest,” he said in a statement.

Hanyan added that the victim had suffered from schizophrenia.

“Following this, a 51-year-old local man, who was also receiving treatment at the same centre, was arrested to assist in the investigation.

“The suspect has a record of nine criminal offences and six drug-related offences. Further investigations are ongoing under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” he said. - FMT