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A 37-year-old man has been arrested today for allegedly killing his five-year-old niece by throwing her into a river in Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili, in Johor and causing her death yesterday.
The suspect has been remanded for seven days to assist in investigations, with police still working to determine the motive behind the attack. Authorities believe the suspect may have underlying mental health issues.
The investigation continues under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said the suspect allegedly threw the victim into the river before going on a rampage. The suspect chased the victim’s 40-year-old father while armed with a machete.
The police received a report at about 9.30am and a team was sent to the location.
A struggle ensued as they attempted to apprehend the suspect, and a police officer was injured in the aftermath.
The victim’s body was sent to Hospital Pasir Gudang for a post-mortem.
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