SUNGAI PETANI, Malaysia — A contract worker’s right wrist was severed when slashed by his son during a family argument at Taman Keladi here on Tuesday (Jan 28).
Kuala Muda OCPD Asst Comm Adzli Abu Shah said the victim was arguing with his wife when their 29-year-old son intervened to calm down the situation.
However, he said the man chased out by his son who later returned home around 8.30pm and attacked the older man with a machete.
“The victim, aged 53, was slashed on the wrist when shielding himself from the attack,” he said in a statement here on Wednesday (Jan 29).
He said both the victim and his son, were believed to be drunk, at that time.
Police have detained the younger man, who has a previous record for causing hurt, for investigation. Bernama