KANGAR: Police arrested a mechanic, who is believed to have committed treacherous acts on two cars belonging to Indera Kayangan state assemblyman from Pakatan Harapan, Gan Ay Ling, resulting in a cracked windshield and dent in front fender today.
Kangar police chief Assistant Commissioner Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the 36-year-old man was arrested at his place of work, a motorcycle workshop, here at about 4pm today.
"The motive for these acts is still under investigation. The police also seized a red brick believed to be used by the suspect in this incident, a red Honda Wave motorcycle, a white helmet and a red photo frame," he said in a statement.
Yusharifuddin said his team received a report on the incident from the assemblyman at 9.22am today after her Nissan Grand Livina car had a crack on the left side mirror while her Toyota Altis car had a dent on the driver's right fender.
"While the complainant (the assemblyman) was at her house at 2.40am today, she heard a loud crash from outside the house and soon after she saw a motorcycle speeding away.
"The complainant found a brick on the left side of the Nissan Grand Livina, after which the complainant made an inspection and found that the windshield of the car had a crack on the left side.
"In addition to that, the complainant's Toyota Altis, suffered a dent on the driver's side fender," he said.
The case is being investigated in accordance with Section 427 of the Penal Code. – Bernama