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Former election candidate arrested over alleged assault on elderly man
A former candidate in Malaysia's 15th general election has been detained on suspicion of pushing an elderly man into a drain. The incident occurred in Taman OUG, leaving the 79-year-old victim with multiple injuries.
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Police arrested the individual following an incident last Friday in the Taman OUG residential area. The 79-year-old victim sustained injuries to the back of his head, left hand, and posterior body after allegedly being pushed into a drain.
The incident was reported to authorities, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Preliminary reports indicate the case is being treated as a criminal matter involving harm to an elderly person.
The suspect, who previously stood as a candidate during the 15th General Election, is assisting police with their inquiries. Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish a clear sequence of events and determine any potential motives behind the alleged incident.
Police have not released further details regarding the condition of the victim or charges that may be laid. The case highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and violence against senior citizens in residential communities.