A 48-year-old man died after he was allegedly attacked by three machete-wielding men outside a shop in Taman Banjar Jaya, Teluk Intan, on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at around 3.53pm, leaving the victim with serious injuries before he was rushed to Hospital Teluk Intan for treatment.
Hilir Perak district police chief Assistant Commissioner Chua Kok Lian said the victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital’s Emergency Department due to his injuries.
“Preliminary investigations found that the victim was attacked by three men using sharp weapons, believed to be machetes.
“The motive for the incident is still under investigation,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Chua added that a 27-year-old local woman had also been arrested to assist with investigations.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Police have urged anyone with information about the attack, including sightings of suspicious individuals or vehicles near the scene, to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Information can be channelled to the Hilir Perak district police headquarters at 05-629 9222 or reported at the nearest police station.
