A 26-year-old Malaysian police officer suffered horrific injuries after a foreign man allegedly attacked him and other emergency personnel with two machetes in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
The officer reportedly had his right hand severed during the attack and also sustained serious injuries to his head and body. The suspect was subsequently shot dead by police after attempting to attack officers again.
The incident took place on Nov. 11 at an apartment complex in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong.
Suspect Attacks Police And Emergency Personnel
According to reports, Malaysian police received a call about a disturbance at the apartment complex at approximately 7pm.
When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered a foreign man armed with two machetes. The suspect allegedly turned aggressive and attacked not only the police officers but also firefighters and Health Ministry personnel who were present.
During the confrontation, a 26-year-old police officer suffered particularly severe injuries when his right hand was severed by the machete.
He also sustained serious wounds to his head and other parts of his body, leaving him in need of urgent medical attention.
Following the attack, the suspect managed to flee from the scene, prompting police to pursue him.
Suspect Shot After Attempting Another Attack
The suspect was eventually located near a nearby playground.
However, the situation reportedly escalated once again when he attempted to attack police officers. Officers then opened fire in what was described as an act of self-defence.
The suspect was subsequently rushed to hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead upon arrival, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
Meanwhile, the injured police officer was taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital, where he underwent surgery.
Officer’s Severed Hand Successfully Reattached
Despite the severity of his injuries, there was some encouraging news regarding the officer’s condition.
The injured officer was reported to be in stable condition following surgery. A subsequent report by China Press stated that medical personnel had successfully reattached his severed right hand.
The successful procedure offered some hope following what was an extremely serious incident.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also condemned the attack and expressed his wishes for the injured officer’s speedy recovery.
He stressed that all forms of crime and violence were unacceptable, particularly acts targeting enforcement personnel who are entrusted with maintaining public safety.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers faced by police officers and emergency responders, who often find themselves confronting unpredictable and potentially life-threatening situations while carrying out their duties.
The officer’s recovery will now be closely watched following the successful operation to reattach his hand.