JOHOR BARU: A 67-year-old man was found dead with head injuries after being repeatedly beaten with a blunt object in Permas Jaya, here, yesterday.
Johor Baru (Selatan) deputy police chief Superintendent Ng Swie Chait said the victim also suffered injuries to his face and arms.
He said police received a report from the public at 4.54pm before tracking down and arresting a 47-year-old man believed to have been involved in the murder.
The suspect was arrested outside an eatery in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya at 6pm.
Ng said police seized an iron walking stick and a framed portrait to assist investigations.
"Checks found that the suspect has a criminal record with two entries, including one for a drug-related offence. However, a urine test came back negative for drug abuse," he said in a statement.
The suspect has been remanded for seven days from today to assist investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
The motive remains under investigation.
A post-mortem examination at Sultan Ismail Hospital today found that the cause of death was multiple blunt-force trauma to the head.
Police urged anyone with information on the incident to contact the district police headquarters at 07-2182323.
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