Policeman’s hand severed in Kepong machete attack
A police officer had his hand severed during a violent confrontation with an aggressive suspect in Kepong, Malaysia. The suspect was shot and killed by police after attacking multiple emergency responders with machetes.
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Reports on a violent criminal incident and the risks faced by emergency personnel in the line of duty.
Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said several firefighters and health ministry personnel also sustained minor injuries.
KUALA LUMPUR: A policeman's right hand was severed in an attack by a foreign national who went on a rampage at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, yesterday afternoon.
Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said police received a report from a member of the public at 4pm about a man in unstable condition who was behaving aggressively.
A team of police, fire and rescue department and health ministry personnel was sent to the scene to help control the situation.
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