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Free Malaysia Today
25-04-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Foreigner bites off cop's ear during arrest
Although initially cooperative, the suspect suddenly bit off the officer's ear as he was being placed in the patrol vehicle. PETALING JAYA : A police corporal had his left ear severed after being bitten by a foreigner who became aggressive while being detained at a private clinic in Metro Prima, Kuala Lumpur, today. According to Sinar Harian, the incident occurred at 10.30am when the officer and his colleague were called to the clinic following reports of a foreign patient behaving erratically. The 38-year-old suspect initially appeared cooperative after being approached by the officers. 'However, just as he was about to be placed into the patrol vehicle, the suspect suddenly turned around and bit off the police officer's left ear,' a source was quoted as saying in the Malay daily's report. 'As a result, the police officer, who is in his 30s, suffered severe bleeding and was immediately rushed to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for further treatment.' It is understood that the officer is currently in stable condition and is scheduled for surgery to reattach the severed ear. Sentul deputy police chief Jasni Zopal confirmed the incident and said the case is being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt. Preliminary investigations found that the suspect is a student at a private college in the capital. He has been detained for further investigation, the report added.
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Foreigner fighting arrest bites off cop's ear
KUALA LUMPUR: A police corporal lost part of his left ear after he was bitten by an aggressive foreigner while attending to a distress call at Metro Prima in Kepong this morning. Sources said the foreigner became unruly at a private clinic, leading the staff to call the police on him. "The 10.30am incident occurred when the corporal and his colleague arrived and tried to calm the foreigner down. After several attempts, the suspect who seemed to have calmed down was ushered into the patrol car. "When he got to the car door and was about to be placed inside the vehicle, he suddenly turned and bit the corporal's left ear, severing it. "The corporal was bleeding profusely and was rushed to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for emergency treatment." Sentul deputy police chief Superintendent Jasni Zopal confirmed the incident when contacted, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt. "Initial investigations revealed that the 38-year-old suspect is a student at a private college. "We have detained the suspect to facilitate investigations," he said. It is understood that the corporal is currently in stable condition at the hospital and waiting to undergo surgery to reattach the severed portion of his ear.
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Police officer injured after being bitten by foreigner during arrest at Kepong clinic
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — A police corporal lost part of his left ear after being bitten by an aggressive foreigner who was resisting arrest at a private clinic in Metro Prima, Kepong here today. In the 10.30am incident, the officer and his partner was dispatched to the location following an emergency call about a foreign patient acting violently at the premises. According to sources, the suspect initially appeared to cooperate when police attempted to calm him down. "However, just as he was about to be placed into the patrol vehicle, the suspect suddenly turned around and bit the officer's left ear, severing it. 'As a result, the officer, in his 30s, suffered severe bleeding and was rushed to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) for further treatment,' the source said. The officer is reported to be in stable condition and is expected to undergo surgery to reattach the severed portion of his ear. Initial investigations revealed that the 38-year-old suspect is a student at a private college in the capital and has been detained for further questioning. Sentul deputy police chief Superintendent Jasni Zopal confirmed the incident, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt.
