KUCHING: Police have submitted an investigation paper (IP) on the student who allegedly injured a teacher with an axe at a private school here to the deputy public prosecutor.
Sarawak acting police commissioner Deputy Comm Saifullizan Ishak said the IP was submitted on Monday (Oct 26) after police completed their probe.
"As of now, the cause of the incident stemmed from the suspect experiencing depression," he told a press conference at state police headquarters here on Wednesday (Oct 28).
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DCP Saifullizan said the 16-year-old suspect remained under psychiatric evaluation and was receiving treatment in hospital.
He said police were waiting for the forensic psychiatrist's report in order to determine the motive of the incident.
"Once we receive the report, we will forward it to the DPP, who will then decide whether to charge the suspect," he said.
DCP Saifullizan said police recorded statements from 38 witnesses in their investigation, including students, teachers, security guards, medical officers and the suspect's parents.
He said police also seized an axe, a knife, firecrackers, a computer and mobile phone, which have been sent to the Chemistry Department for analysis.
"From our investigation, the suspect bought the axe online," he said.
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He also urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information about the case as it involves a minor.
In the Oct 21 incident, a teacher was reportedly hurt while attempting to confiscate a sharp object from the student.
Police received an emergency call at 8.03am and detained the 16-year-old student for allegedly injuring the teacher with an axe and carrying firecrackers.
The case was investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon and Section 6(1) of the Explosives Act 1957.
