THE police have arrested a suspect who attacked a salesgirl and a headmistress with a knife at Surau Al-Ehsaniah Ahmadiah in Kelana Jaya last Friday. 

Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said the suspect was arrested in Kajang, Selangor at 1.30am today. 

He said the 46-year-old local man was found hiding in an acquaintance’s house. 

“The police will request a remand order for the suspect at the Petaling Jaya Court Complex this morning for further investigation,” he said in a statement today. 

The attack that occurred at 1.30 pm left a 26-year-old salesgirl with injuries to her head and stomach, while a 52-year-old headmistress suffered wounds to her left arm and hand. 

So far, seven witnesses have been interviewed to assist with the investigation. – August 13, 2024.