Teenager nabbed over death of sibling in Melaka


MELAKA: Police have detained a 14-year-old boy over the death of his younger brother.

Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said a nine-year-old boy was found lifeless after he was allegedly strangled at a house at Kampung Bukit Piatu in Bandar Hilir here.

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