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Teen accused of schoolmate's murder had history of violent attacks
A Malaysian court has heard that a teenage defendant had previously assaulted his mother and two classmates before allegedly killing a schoolmate last year. The court was told the accused, identified as 'L', knocked his mother to the ground during one incident.
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A court in Malaysia heard testimony on Monday revealing a pattern of violent behaviour by the teenager accused of murdering a schoolmate. According to evidence presented, the defendant, referred to as 'L' in court proceedings, had previously attacked his own mother, causing her to fall to the ground, and assaulted two other students at his school.
The incidents preceded the alleged killing of the schoolmate last year, which forms the basis of the current criminal charges. The disclosure of the teen's prior violent conduct provides context to prosecutors' case regarding the defendant's propensity for aggression.
Court officials did not immediately disclose additional details about the circumstances surrounding each alleged assault or the identities of the victims involved in the earlier incidents. The case continues with further evidence expected to be presented in coming court sessions.
The trial marks one of several high-profile youth violence cases to come before Malaysian courts in recent years, raising questions about juvenile behavioural patterns and intervention measures. Legal representatives for both the prosecution and defence are scheduled to present additional arguments regarding the defendant's culpability in the schoolmate's death.