A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old student to death in a school in Selangor, Malaysia.
The boy had reportedly confessed to the girl the night before, but was rejected.
Source: Oriental Daily
According to The Star, the incident happened at 9.10am on Tuesday (14 Oct), at one of the girls’ toilets in Bandar Utama school.
The 16-year-old female victim was found dead with several stab wounds on her body.
Source: Oriental Daily
The 14-year-old suspect, identified as a student in the same school, was later detained.
Two sharp objects, believed to be used in the incidents, were also found.
Source: Oriental Daily
Speaking to China Press, a friend of the deceased claimed the suspect had confessed to the victim the previous night, but was rejected.
The suspect also reportedly has a history of mental illnesses and was undergoing counselling.
After the incident, the 14-year-old allegedly roamed the school compound with a bloodied knife, reportedly shouting, “I killed someone!”
His own brother and a teacher eventually subdued him.
The police are currently investigating the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Source: Oriental Daily
Investigations are ongoing.
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