A teenager who allegedly slashed a mini market owner during a robbery attempt was stopped by a group of passers-by when he tried to flee the scene.
According to The Star Online, the 50-year-old owner of a mini market in George Town shouted for help when the 16-year-old suspect slashed him in the 3.35pm incident on Sunday.
The owner’s 30-year-old son quickly ran out from behind the shop and saw his father struggling with the youth.
He reportedly then sought the help of several passers-by and managed to overpower the robber.
OCPD Asst Comm Mior Faridalathrash Wahid told the news portal that the victim was slashed on his left hand, left forearm and back of the head.
The victim was reportedly admitted to the Penang Hospital and is in a stable condition.
“We will remand the suspect pending investigations into the incident, which has been classified as voluntarily causing hurt during a robbery under Section 394 of the Penal Code,” ACP Mior was quoted as saying.
