KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a 24-year-old foreign woman who allegedly drove recklessly, crashed into three motorcycles, and attacked road users with a knife in Bandar Kajang today.
A video showing the chaotic scene on the busy road has since gone viral, with the woman seen chasing some of the motorcyclists.
Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the incident occurred at about 11.58am near a shopping mall, when the woman’s car struck three motorcycles at a traffic light junction.
“The suspect then exited the vehicle and attacked those nearby with a knife.
“With the help of passers-by, the suspect was subdued and handed over to police.
“Two knives were seized during the arrest,” he said in a statement.
Naazron said six locals, aged between 21 and 60, were injured in the attack.
Two of the victims were warded for further treatment, while the other four received outpatient care.
The three motorcycles involved were damaged.
The suspect will be remanded tomorrow under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code to assist investigations.
The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment if convicted.
Investigations are also being conducted under Section 279 of the Penal Code for reckless driving, which is punishable with up to six months’ jail or a fine not exceeding RM2,000, and under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving, which carries a maximum penalty of a RM10,000 fine and 12 months’ jail.
Naazron urged those with information about the case to contact the nearest police station or investigating officer Inspector Nursyaza Farhah Samhairi at 017-691 9817.
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