BUTTERWORTH (Bernama) A man was badly injured after being attacked by three assailants wielding swords, while he was having breakfast near here today.
The suspects work ski masks, said Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) deputy police chief Mustafa Bidin.
The incident happened at 9.30am at a restaurant in Taman Chai Leng, Perai here today.
"Despite being slashed all over, the 39-year-old victim managed to run to his car located about 45 metres away but the suspects still went after him,” he told Bernama.
He said the victim, who is self-employed, was rushed to the Seberang Jaya Hospital by members of the public.
He added that the victim was in stable condition despite suffering serious injuries and that police had launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact the nearest police station. - Bernama
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