Man stabbed to death in dispute over begging spot in Shah Alam

A man was believed to have been stabbed to death in a dispute over a begging spot in front of a bank in Section 18, Shah Alam, at noon today.

Shah Alam district police chief Iqbal Ibrahim said preliminary investigations found that the victim, 40, a beggar in the area, had argued with the suspect, another beggar, who was suspected of wanting to take over the area.

“The male suspect then took out a knife and stabbed the victim in his chest several times till the victim fell down unconscious and covered in blood,” he said in a statement today.

He added that the police managed to arrest the suspect, 28, at about 12.30pm based on a tip-off, and he was found to have nine prior criminal records.

“The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code,” Iqbal said, adding that the suspect would be taken for a remand application tomorrow.

He urged those with information on the stabbing to contact investigating officer, Abd Hafiz Sariee at 014-8905051 to assist investigations.

- Bernama

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