KUALA LUMPUR – The suspect who stabbed two women in a surau toilet in Kelana Jaya last Friday was arrested in Kajang at 1.30am this morning.
Petaling Jaya police chief Shahrulnizam Ja'afar confirmed that the 46-year-old local man was found hiding in an acquaintance's house.
"The police will request a remand order for the suspect at the Petaling Jaya Court Complex this morning for further investigation," he said in a statement today.
On August 9, the two women, a salesgirl and a school headmistress were attacked with a knife at Surau Al-Ehsaniah Ahmadiah, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya.
The attack that occurred at 1.30pm left the 26-year-old salesgirl with injuries to her head and stomach, while the 52-year-old headmistress suffered wounds to her left arm and hand.
So far, seven witnesses have been interviewed to assist with the investigation.
A manhunt was immediately launched by the police to apprehend the suspect after the attack. – August 13, 2024
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