KOTA TINGGI, Oct 27 — A Felda settler was hacked to death with an axe in an alleged violent rampage at Felda Lok Heng Selatan here last night.

The incident is understood to have occurred at about 7.30pm after the male suspect allegedly ran amok near his residence.

Armed with an axe, the suspect attacked the victim by the roadside.

The incident drew the attention of other residents before the suspect fled on a motorcycle.

Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said police were investigating the incident.

He said police would issue an official statement on the incident today.