NIBONG TEBAL – Police fired eight shots at a vehicle after the driver knocked into an officer while attempting to flee from authorities at Taman Gamelan Indah in Sungai Bakap here last night.
Seberang Prai Selatan police chief Lee Chong Chern said during the 8.15pm incident, two policemen, who were patrolling the area, conducted checks on two suspicious-looking men – aged 36 and 43 – in front of a house.
“However, the 43-year-old suspect suddenly dashed into the vehicle to escape, and reversed it at high speed, knocking into the officer and his motorcycle, while the suspect’s friend was left behind at the scene.
“The other policeman at the scene fired eight shots at the suspect’s car in self-defence. The suspect sped off and was chased by a patrol vehicle,” he said when contacted yesterday.
Lee said in the ensuing chase, the suspect had knocked into a car on Jalan Sungai Kechil before skidding.
He said the suspect was detained, and checks at the scene found a small packet of methamphetamine, which the suspect is believed to have thrown out.
“Police also nabbed the suspect’s friend to assist in investigations,” he said, adding that the suspect’s motive in running away could be to avoid arrest, as he had 13 criminal and drug-related records.
Lee said the injured 58-year-old police personnel was sent to a nearby clinic for treatment.
The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder. – Bernama, December 18, 2020
