One of two suspects involved in splashing petrol, setting woman on fire arrested


KUALA LUMPUR: Police have detained one of the two foreign men wanted since Wednesday (March 13) for allegedly splashing petrol and setting a foreign woman on fire at the Kampung Cheras Baru playground here last Saturday (March 9).

Cheras OCPD Asst Comm Zam Halim Jamaluddin, said that the 36-year-old suspect was arrested at a residence in Ampang here on Thursday (March 14).

"The suspect, who works as a painter, has been remanded from today until March 20," he said briefly via a WhatsApp message.

Earlier, ACP Zam Halim said that police received a report of the incident last Sunday and that they are currently conducting further investigations to locate another suspect who remains at large.- Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
police , suspect , petrol , fire , foreign

Next In Nation

Pontian crane collapse: Victim's father-in-law witnessed, recorded tragedy as it occurred
Two young girls killed, one injured after motorcycle crashes into tree in Jempol
Pontian crane collapse: DPM Fadillah calls for thorough probe by all relevant authorities
Asean condemns Myanmar hospital airstrike, urges halt to violence
Communication, trust key to helping students speak out, forum told
Penang Bomba finalising report on deadly Butterworth house fire
Any proposals to recognise UEC must align with the Constitution, says J-Kom DG
Internal investigation to be conducted following deadly incident at Tanjung Bin Complex, Pontian
Bahasa Melayu, English both crucial in AI, digital era, says Anwar
1MDB asset recovery: 12 artworks worth over US$30mil on way back to Malaysia

Others Also Read