Cops nab suspect who attacked two women in Kelana Jaya surau

The suspect who attacked a salesperson and a headmistress with a knife at Surau Al-Ehsaniah Ahmadiah in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, last Friday has been arrested in Kajang at 1.30am today.

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.

The 1.30pm attack left the 26-year-old salesperson with injuries to her head and abdomen, while the 52-year-old headmistress was wounded on her left arm and hand.

So far, seven witnesses have been interviewed to assist in the investigation.

- Bernama

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