Man with mental illness dies after running amok in Penang


Photo: Sinar Harian

GEORGE TOWN: A man who suffered from mental illness has died after running amok at his family home in Taman Desa Baru, Gelugor here.

North-east OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rozak Muhammad said they received a report from the man's sister at 3.58am on Friday (Sept 12), who said her younger brother had gone on a rampage and requested police assistance.

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Mental Illness , Amok , Death , Penang , Taman Desa Baru , Gelugor

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