A MAN who threatened to kill his own grandmother because she refused to give him money was arrested by police at Kg Batu 16, Sg Tiram, Ulu Tiram, Johor Baru last night.

Seri Alam district police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the 23-year-old man allegedly made the threat at his grandmother’s home at around 6pm.

“He showed up at her house angry because he was not given the money he had asked for and brandished a knife and threatened to kill the victim if she did not hand the money over.

“The 75-year-old victim fled to her neighbour’s house out of fear asking for help. The neighbour then contacted police,” he said in a statement today.

Sohaimi said following the report, police went to the house and arrested the man at around 12.05am. Police also seized a 24cm knife from the man.

“Checks revealed the grandson was unemployed and had prior records relating to three criminal offences and two drug-related offences.

“He has been remanded for four days beginning today for further investigation under Section 506 of the Penal Code,” he added. – Bernama, April 23, 2021.