Stone-throwing suspect remanded for four days, says Padawan OCPD
KUCHING (July 8): A 68-year-old man believed to have been throwing rocks at vehicles along Jalan Batu Kawa has been remanded for four days to assist in an investigation under Section 427 of the Penal Code.
Padawan district police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi confirmed the arrest in a statement issued this afternoon.
'The suspect was arrested on July 7 at about 7.15pm by the Padawan district police 'Task Force Lejang' team at the roadside along Jalan Batu Kawa.
'Some stones have also been confiscated,' he added.
Reports of an unknown individual throwing rocks at passing vehicles have been ongoing since May this year.
Reports of an unknown individual throwing rocks at passing vehicles have been ongoing since May this year.
Irwan said police have received 10 reports regarding the incidents, and the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief resulting in damage.
In a statement earlier, Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the suspect was arrested following a month-long police patrol along the road.
He added that the suspect is currently in police custody and under observation for his mental state. crime damaging vehicle lead police remand order throwing rocks
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