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79-year-old woman severely beaten by grandson during argument
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Crime & Justice

79-year-old woman severely beaten by grandson during argument

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 79-year-old woman in Malaysia is in critical condition after allegedly being beaten by her 25-year-old grandson with a hammer.
  • The alleged assault occurred following an argument at their home in Dungun, Terengganu.
  • The grandson, who has a mental health patient card, was arrested at the scene, and a hammer was seized as evidence.

An elderly woman in Malaysia is fighting for her life after allegedly being brutally attacked by her own grandson with a hammer.

The 79-year-old victim sustained severe head injuries during the alleged assault, which occurred at their home in Kampung Kuala Abang, Dungun, Terengganu, on Tuesday evening. She is currently receiving treatment at Dungun Hospital, where her condition is reported as stable.

The quarrel led to the victim being allegedly pushed and then hit with a hammer.

— Nik Ab. Halim Nik MatDungun District Police Chief Superintendent Nik Ab. Halim Nik Mat described the sequence of events leading to the alleged assault.

According to Dungun District Police Chief Superintendent Nik Ab. Halim Nik Mat, the incident stemmed from an argument between the victim and her 25-year-old grandson. The grandson, who lives with his grandmother, reportedly wanted to leave the house, but the victim prevented him from doing so.

The elderly woman is currently being treated at Dungun Hospital and her condition is reported to be stable.

— Nik Ab. Halim Nik MatDungun District Police Chief Superintendent Nik Ab. Halim Nik Mat provided an update on the victim's medical status.

During the ensuing dispute, the grandson allegedly pushed his grandmother and then struck her with a hammer. Police have arrested the grandson, who possesses a mental health patient card, and have confiscated a metal hammer believed to be the weapon used in the attack.

The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the disturbing incident.

The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt.

— Nik Ab. Halim Nik MatDungun District Police Chief Superintendent Nik Ab. Halim Nik Mat outlined the legal proceedings.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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