KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 50-year-old man has been arrested less than six hours after he allegedly sprayed a couple with a pepper spray-like substance in Seremban 2 yesterday.
According to Kosmo! Online, Seremban district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Yatim Osman said the suspect was detained at about 11.45pm in front of his home in Seremban following a report lodged by the 49-year-old female victim.
He said the incident occurred at about 6pm when the victim and her husband were travelling in a Perodua Bezza and noticed a Honda Accord tailing them.
The suspect’s vehicle then allegedly overtook and blocked their path before the driver exited the car and attempted to provoke the couple.
Mohd Yatim said the suspect then retrieved an item from the rear of his vehicle before spraying the substance at both victims, causing eye irritation and discomfort.
Police also seized a black pepper spray canister bearing the word “Police” believed to have been used in the incident.
He added that checks showed the suspect had three prior drug-related offences, although a urine test returned negative.
