Robbery victim ends up with knife in cheek
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 19-year-old waitress was stabbed in the face at a car park behind a commercial centre in Bukit Tengah near here.
The incident happened at 9.30pm on Tuesday (May 8), when the victim was about to collect her car at the car park located about 50m away from her workplace.
A photograph of the victim, with the knife lodge in her cheek, went viral on social media. She was conscious when the photograph was taken.
Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid confirmed the case and said investigations revealed that a well-built man attempted to snatch the victim's handbag before injuring her.
"The victim, who is from Chai Leng Park in Perai, sustained injuries to her abdomen and neck. Her right cheek was also badly injured after the robber stabbed her with a knife,” he said.
He said the victim is receiving emergency treatment at the Bukit Mertajam Hospital and her statement could not be recorded for the time being.
“A check at the scene showed that although the car park is located behind a commercial centre, there are street lights at the scene.
“We are collecting the CCTV recordings near the scene to track down the suspect.
“We are also looking for eyewitness to assist us in the investigation,” he added.
