Malaysia

Sarawak police arrest sword-wielding man seen in video

41-year-old suspect being investigated for possessing dangerous weapon, say cops.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 23 Apr 2024 7:28PM

Sarawak police arrest sword-wielding man seen in video
Sibu police chief Zulkipli Suhaili says the 41-year-old suspect was arrested at his home early this morning. – Pixabay pic, April 23, 2024.

POLICE in Sibu, Sarawak arrested a local man after he was shown on video walking along a street brandishing a sword akin to those used in kungfu movies. The clip was posted on social media.

Sibu police chief Zulkipli Suhaili said the 41-year-old suspect was arrested at his home early this morning.

“The man was shown on video walking along Jalan Wong King Huo yesterday, brandishing a kwan tao.

“He was arrested at 12.45am today and is being investigated for being in possession of a dangerous weapon,” Zulkipli said in a statement.

Initial investigations revealed the suspect was angry with some youths who allegedly bullied his teenage son.

The suspect was said to be looking for the bullies when worried citizens posted a video of the incident on social media. – April 23, 2024.

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