Police arrest drunken man for house break-in, attack

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The suspect being led by police personnel to Miri central police station.

MIRI: A drunken man was arrested by police for breaking into a house in Kampung Senadin Jaya, Lutong, yesterday following the neighbour’s distressed call.

The incident reportedly occurred around 1pm.

It was said that the man in his 20’s entered the house and tried to attack a 53 year-old woman who was alone.

Sources added that the suspect hit the victim’s forehead and grabbed her shoulder when demanding RM50.

However, the victim’s scream for help alerted neighbours who rushed to her aid and nabbed the suspect.

A mobile police vehicle (MPV) arrived at the scene, after a call was made and brought the suspect to Miri central police station (CPS).

The victim lodged a police report.