An 18-year-old college student was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining fatal neck injuries when he was struck by a long-handled sickle in Teluk Intan, Perak.
In a statement, Hilir Perak District Police Chief ACP Dr Bakri Bin Zainal Abidin confirmed that the student was riding a motorcycle with his 17-year-old friend at the time of the incident. The friend also suffered hand injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Details of the fatal incident
Bakri added that preliminary investigations suggest the incident happened when a man carrying a long-handled sickle struck the victim’s neck as both motorcycles were riding close to each other, causing the victim to fall off his bike.
“The victim was pronounced dead at the scene from severe neck injuries. Another victim, a 17-year-old college student and friend of the deceased, suffered hand injuries and is currently receiving treatment,” the statement read.
Police investigation and arrests
PDRM has since detained two foreign nationals, aged 39 and 52, to assist with the investigation.
“Several items believed to be linked to the incident, including the long-handled sickle and a motorcycle, were also seized.”
The case is being investigated under Section 304(A) of the Penal Code for causing death without the intention to kill. Both suspects will be brought to the Teluk Intan Magistrate’s Court for remand to help with further investigations.
“The public is urged not to spread speculation that could interfere with the police investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to come forward and share it with the authorities,” Bakri added.
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