‘Taking too long’: Man arrested after allegedly brandishing meat cleaver at delivery rider at Terengganu petrol station
A 55-year-old man was arrested in Terengganu, Malaysia, for threatening a delivery rider with a meat cleaver over a refueling delay. The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and has a history of criminal offenses.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues regarding public safety, drug-related crime, and the vulnerability of gig-economy workers.
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 10 — Police arrested a man who allegedly acted aggressively and brandished a meat cleaver at a p-hailing worker at a petrol station on Jalan Pasir Panjang here yesterday afternoon.
Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 55-year-old suspect was arrested at about 10pm last night at his home in Kampung Nibung here.
He said investigations found that the incident was believed to have stemmed from the suspect’s dissatisfaction, as he claimed the victim had taken too long to refuel.
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