Cop on duty injured after being catapulted with stones


TAIPING (Bernama): A policeman who was on duty to obtain a statement was injured in the eyes and back of the head after being pelted with stones by a man using a catapult in Kampung Tersusun Sungai Kerang Padang Gajah, Trong here on Tuesday (Nov 9).

Perak Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Datuk Anuar Othman said the incident happened when the victim and a colleague from the Padang Gajah Police Station helped the investigating officer to track down the suspect who was involved in a previous injury case.

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