Simunjan: An elderly man died after being attacked by a suspect with a sharp object, here last night (Apr 20).
In confirming this, Simunjan OCPD DSP Wong Tee Kue said the victim, believed to be in his 60s, was walking to a nearby convenience store at around 7.40pm when the assailant attacked him.
The elderly man suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
However, he succumbed to his injuries and died at 7:40am this morning on the eve of Hari Raya.
Wong assured that investigations are ongoing, adding that an arrest has been made earlier today.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
